Gambling News - 'Crime'
Industry
September 19, 2024
Thai Boxer Sutthiwat Arrested for Promoting Gambling on FB
Thailand is one of the countries where the fight against unlicensed online gambling has been intertwined with talks regarding the potential legalization of casino gaming for years. In April, the country located in the heart of Southeast Asia introduced a fresh policy that would deem illegal gambling operations as serious economic crimes. Between October 2023 […]
Industry
September 19, 2024
Live Casino Pittsburgh Scam Suspects Sentenced to Probation
Casinos across the United States invest in security solutions to ensure the safety and well-being of patrons and employees. Despite CCTV, live guards and other security measures, brick-and-mortar casinos are not immune to crimes, including theft, robberies and scams. In one recent criminal case, two men were sentenced to probation over a scam at a […]
Industry
September 19, 2024
Police Officer in Belize Arrested, Charged over Alleged Casino Chips Theft
A police officer from the San Pedro Police Department in Belize, Central America, was recently charged with theft of casino chips from a detainee, a newly released report suggests. The case involves a 28-year-old police officer identified with the initials K.R.D.M., who faced an investigation after accusations of stealing cash and casino chips from one […]
Casino
September 19, 2024
Atlantic City Mayor Indicted on Child Endangerment Charges
Atlantic City’s mayor, Marty Small Sr., and his wife, La’Quetta Small, who runs the city’s public schools as superintendent, face charges for mistreating their teenage daughter. On September 17, 2024, a New Jersey grand jury indicted both on child endangerment charges. The mayor also has to answer for assault and making threats that caused terror. […]
Legal
September 18, 2024
Man Said to Have Used Massage Gun to Steal from Casino Appeared in Court
A man with the initials D.H. has appeared in court after allegedly using a massage gun to steal from a casino in Washington. He was released from custody but prohibited from entering venues with slot machines. The Man “Stimulated” the Machine to Make Coins Fall Casino crime is nothing new as criminals have long recognized […]
Legal
September 18, 2024
PAOCC Re-Evaluates Witness Statements in Mass Grave Discovery Case
The Department of Justice (DoJ) in the Philippines has started an official investigation into the alleged mass graves that were revealed as a result of a raid at Lucky South 99, a Philippines Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) located in Porac, Pampanga. The discovery was possible with help from prosecutors, Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and […]
Legal
September 18, 2024
Denver Man Found Guilty of Operating Illegal Gambling
The US Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announced that a man from Denver has been found guilty of operating illegal gambling. The 38-year-old individual’s sentencing has been scheduled for December. The Man Operated a Gambling Parlor According to the attorney’s office, Jonathan Arvay was found guilty of running an electronic arcade called Player […]
Casino
September 18, 2024
Teacher Assistant in Vegas Met with Underage Boy at Sam Town’s Casino
Jerusalem Garcia, 20, has been charged with contact and attempting to contact a minor for sex, the Las Vegas Review-Journal originally reported. Garcia is due to appear in court on Monday, September 30, where she awaits the next stage of the trial. Love Affair Took Underage Boy and Teacher to Sam Town’s Casino Investigators did […]
Casino
September 17, 2024
Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure at Shreveport Casino
While casino crime comes in all shapes and sizes, most offenses are fortunately limited to short-time disruptions. For example, indecent exposure appears to be on the rise as several recent cases soured the enjoyment of other casino goers and necessitated police involvement. The motives behind these acts remain unclear, but they could be a sign […]
Industry
September 17, 2024
Carer Steals from Victim to Fuel Gambling Addiction, Goes to Prison
Gambling addiction can push many people into different unlawful actions. From scams, fraud or theft, in some cases, violent crimes are not excluded, including robberies and murder. In one recent criminal case, a carer who gained power of attorney over an elderly man abused her responsibility, stealing more than £100,000 ($132,000). The case involved a […]