Casino
December 2, 2025
Mexican Casino and Miss Universe Boss Accused of Working With Cartels
Raúl Rocha Cantú, a Mexican business magnate involved in land-based casinos, online gambling, and as a co-owner of the Miss Universe pageant, is sought in his home country for allegedly participating in a trafficking network dealing in fuel, weapons, and drugs, with connections to cartel organizations. Mexican Authorities Are Looking for Rocha According to the […]
Casino
December 2, 2025
Europol Is Putting the Crackdown on Illegal Gambling in Europe
At a time when illegal gambling in Europe has supposedly reached 79%, Europol is trying to continue pressuring black-market operators and bring those responsible to justice. In a recent operation, Europol successfully deployed 150 police officers in Sweden and Spain who targeted unlawful gambling operations that were also used to launder money. Authorities were able […]
Poker
December 2, 2025
“Calm and Controlled” Raid at Illegal Poker Club in Stockholm
A poker club in Stockholm was recently raided by multiple Swedish enforcement agencies during what participants say was a EUR 100 ($116) buy-in event with nearly 100 players in attendance. Drones, a Helicopter, and Europol Involved According to Dagens Nyheter, officers in tactical gear entered the long-standing Krukan poker club in Södermalm late on Friday […]
Casino
December 2, 2025
Gang Running Illegal Gambling Site Apprehended in UAE
In Dubai, a group of 26 people was arrested for running an illegal online gambling site. The arrests were carried out by a crime investigation unit of the Gangwon Provincial Police Agency. At the time of the arrests, the illegal site had become worth more than KRW 120 billion ($81 billion). Those arrested are being […]
Legal
December 1, 2025
Ex-UPay Chief Remains in Arrest for Alleged Facilitation of Illegal Gaming
Bekhzod Botirov, the former chief executive officer of payments provider UPay, has remained in custody in Uzbekistan due to allegations of illegal gambling transactions. The man was arrested earlier this year, with supporters describing his detention as a pressure campaign against the Humans company group. Botirov Was Arrested over Alleged Ties to Illegal Gambling On […]
Legal
December 1, 2025
Kazakh Couple Arrested for Using Spycam to Defraud Australian Casino
New South Wales police have detained a Kazakhstani couple accused of using a concealed camera and earpieces to cheat their way to nearly AUD 1.2 million (around $784,000) at Crown Sydney casino in Australia. Couple Accused of Cheating in Crown Sydney Casino According to New South Wales police, a 36-year-old woman by the name of […]
Casino
December 1, 2025
State Set to Decide Fate of Long-Running New York Casino Contest
New York City’s long-running casino contest might end soon. State regulators will vote on Monday to decide its outcome. This vote has attracted a lot of attention. With Finances Tight, State Nears Crucial Vote in Shrinking Casino Contest Over the years, the contest has seen neighborhood fights, changing political trends, and many bidders. Now three […]
Poker
December 1, 2025
Poker Star Attacked in Palm Beach Home Game Over Thanksgiving
A poker game that ran late into the night in Palm Beach County turned violent during Thanksgiving week when someone attacked Maurice Hawkins, a seasoned tournament player. This is what several videos and stories shared with news outlets show. Video Shows Poker Pro Attacked During Heated Home-Game Dispute The footage, which spread online, shows the […]
Casino
November 30, 2025
CT Funeral Home Operator Faces Expanding Fraud and Gambling Claims
A Connecticut funeral home owner already caught up in a big financial misconduct investigation now faces more claims, as new papers show years of mishandling customer money and heavy gambling losses in many states. Auditors Flag Missing Payments, Leading to Fresh Charges Against Connecticut Funeral Home Owner This week, state police reported that Philip Pietras, […]
Legal
November 28, 2025
Suspects Behind Illegal British Columbia Casino Receive Charges
The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia’s Joint Illegal Gaming Investigation Team (JIGIT) has arrested several people tied to an illegal gambling operation in Saanich. The reported unlicensed violation has led to numerous charges against the involved individuals. The Operation Led to Over a Dozen Arrests According to the announcement, the JIGIT just […]
