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Gambling News - 'Crime'
Casino
December 12, 2023
Bally’s Evansville Loses $212,000 to Phishing
A few months after the devastating cyberattacks on MGM and Caesars, Bally’s property in Evansville, Indiana, has become the victim of a phishing scam. As a result, the casino hotel has lost more than $212,000. As reported by the Evansville Police Department, the Bally’s venue was commissioning a construction firm for work on its property. […]
Casino
December 12, 2023
Shooting Incident at Washington State’s Lucky Eagle Casino Raises Safety Concerns
Lucky Eagle Casino found itself embroiled in a fatal shooting incident over the weekend, leading to the temporary closure of the establishment following a harrowing encounter between law enforcement and a murder suspect. This development perpetuates November’s unfortunate trend, as armed violence inside US casinos is becoming a regular occurrence. Witness Testimony Revealed Additional Details […]
Legal
December 12, 2023
Gambling-Related Crime in the US: December 12, 2023
Police departments across the United States have reported a number of recent gambling-related crimes, ranging from the puncturing of the tires of cars at a casino parking lot to illegal gambling operations. In the meantime, two extorters were convicted and face decades in prison A California Man Damaged the Tires of 35 Cars In California, […]
Legal
December 12, 2023
Australia’s ATO Slams Chinese Gambling Mogul with a $35M Bill
Tom Zhou, also known as Mr Chinatown, has been slammed with a huge tax bill in Australia. While currently serving a sentence in China, Zhou must be ready to pay millions in evaded taxes upon his release. As reported by The Herald Sun, Zhou’s Australian gambling empire has evaded millions of Australian dollars in taxes. […]
Legal
December 12, 2023
New Hampshire Casino Owner Faces License Revocation Amidst Fraud Allegations
Former state senator and current casino owner, Andy Sanborn, faced a heated hearing on December 11 as he fights to retain his gaming license amidst allegations of fraudulently obtaining federal pandemic assistance. Concord Casino Owner Faces Allegations of Misusing $844,000 in Federal Loans Andy Sanborn, the owner of Concord Casino, is accused of using nearly […]
Sports
December 12, 2023
FL Man Gets 71 Months in Prison for Running Offshore Sportsbook
Although the law states that people found to participate in online gambling may face fines and prison sentences, few if any players have ever been indicted on similar charges. Running an offshore sportsbook, though, is a whole other matter, as Dion De Cesare, a former Florida nightclub owner, has come to learn the hard way. […]
Casino
December 11, 2023
Virginia Wants You to Snitch on Illegal Gambling Operations
In a public appeal, the Virginia State Police said that it is launching a dedicated hotline, Gaming Tip Line, which is aimed at helping authorities locate and shutter illegal gambling operations. Illegal Forms of Gambling Now Targeted by the Public Eye This comes after extended attempts by local authorities to limit the proliferation of illegal […]
Legal
December 8, 2023
Prosecutors Drop Charges against Hartford Casino Employee
Prosecutors at the Van Buren County Prosecutor’s Office have dropped the embezzlement charge brought against Danika Young, a cash cage supervisor at Four Winds Hartford Casino. The 38-year-old long-time employee allegedly stole $700,000 from the casino vault on July 30 and exited the gambling facility after she received an ominous phone call from a person […]
Casino
December 7, 2023
Melbourne Pub Fined over 16-Year-Old Gambling at the Venue
The 16-year-old boy, whose name has not been released to the media, placed the wagers between May and September 2022, The Guardian originally reported. Teenager Spent Only a Few Minutes Wagering at a Time A comment provided by the Preston Hotel legal representative, Ben Niall, explained that the teenager had only spent a few minutes […]
Poker
December 6, 2023
Poker Pro Ye Shen Disputes Allegations of Cheating in High-Stakes Game
Ye Shen has vehemently denied all accusations of cheating. Fellow players Nikhil “Nik Airball” Arcot and Wesley “Wes Side” Fei came out on Twitter this weekend, alleging Ye Shen used trick cards to gain an unfair advantage. All parties involved have a history of controversy, further complicating the situation. This newest scandal highlights the need […]