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Gambling News - 'Crime'
Legal
April 23, 2024
Ex-Athlete Gets 2 Years in Prison for Running Illegal Betting
Michael Frontier, a former MMA fighter who became an illegal bookmaker, has been sentenced to two years in prison despite his claims that he is now a changed man, The Chicago Tribune reported. According to the lawsuit, the former athlete’s unlicensed gambling operation also had links with local Mafia groups. The 39-year-old, whose LinkedIn page […]
Industry
April 22, 2024
China Repatriates Nearly 700 Fraud and Gambling Suspects from Cambodia
At the start of the year, Cambodia announced it cracked down on illegal gambling after authorities closed down 231 illegal gambling companies and completed 606 arrests in the process. On Sunday, the Ministry of Public Security announced that Chinese authorities have successfully completed the repatriation procedure for more than 680 Chinese gambling and scam suspects […]
Legal
April 22, 2024
NSW Man on Trial for the Murder of a Frail Gambling Addict
The trial of an Australian man who allegedly killed another over a gambling debt has begun. Stephen Staff appeared in the NSW Supreme Court at Wollongong on Monday but denied participating in the fatal beating. The victim, Matthew Davis, 31, died after a fatal bashing and choking in his home in Lake Illawarra. Described as […]
Industry
April 19, 2024
Mafia Gambling Ringleader Pleads Guilty in New York City
An alleged associate of the Genovese organized crime family of La Cosa Nostra pleaded guilty to running an illegal gambling operation generating proceeds for the crime family earlier this week. The criminal case involved Salvatore Rubino, nicknamed “Sal the Shoemaker,” who collaborated with other members of the family and operated an illegal gambling ring from […]
Legal
April 19, 2024
Hard Rock Casino Shooting Suspect Pleads Guilty in Court
The saga of the Hard Rock Casino shooting nears its conclusion as Edgar Delgado, a 24-year-old Santa Cruz resident, entered a guilty plea in Douglas County District Court for the tragic death of South Lake Tahoe resident Omar Reyes Garcia on 25 March 2023. Prosecutor Jim Sibley noted that Delgado’s plea could see him sentenced […]
Legal
April 18, 2024
Vegas Policeman-Turned-Sex-Offender Runs Away
A former Las Vegas police officer who was accused of sexual misconduct in 2023 is on the run. The defendant, Wendell Phillips, was expected to appear in Clark County District Court on April 11 to face charges but he never showed up. A warrant for his arrest has now been issued. Phillips was arrested in […]
Legal
April 17, 2024
Houston Fraudsters Gambled with Stolen Money
A couple from Houston has gambled away tens of thousands of dollars it got from clients of its construction company without finishing the work it was supposed to do. The family would come up with all kinds of lies, going as far as to claim that the husband, Aleck Miller, had had a heart attack. […]
Industry
April 16, 2024
UK: Man Kicks Gambling Addiction after Losing Millions
Excessive gambling can often lead to trouble for many people who spend more than they can afford to. Chasing losses and attempting to win back more than losing is a trap that many fall into and have trouble getting out of. Ultimately, such actions can destroy family relationships, bring legal consequences or in some cases […]
Industry
April 12, 2024
Ex-translator of Shohei Ohtani Charged in $16M Bank Fraud Case
Shohei Ohtani, the professional baseball star with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who recently signed the staggering $700 million 10-year deal with the club, was tangled in a massive betting scandal. The case involved Ohtani’s interpreter and long-time friend, Ippei Mizuhara, who was accused of stealing money for illegal gambling from the baseball star’s bank account. […]
Industry
April 11, 2024
Police Arrests Woman Near Valley Forge Casino, Suspects Prostitution
An investigation by law enforcement in a city near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, resulted in the arrest of two individuals. The incident dates back to late last month, when local police was patrolling the area around Valley Forge Casino on 1210 First Avenue in Upper Merion, King of Prussia. Previously, law enforcement received a tip regarding possible […]