Sports
September 10, 2024
Match-Fixing Investigation in China Leads to Ban of Soccer Players
Over the last few years, the efforts of China against gambling and match-fixing have intensified. This comes as no surprise, considering the growing popularity of legal wagering and the ease of access to unregulated iGaming outlets online. In one recent massive operation against match-fixing and gambling, China handed out dozens of lifetime, temporary bans and […]
Industry
September 10, 2024
Kansas City Chiefs Fan Jailed for Nearly a Dozen Bank Robberies
According to an announcement from the Department of Justice, 30-year-old Kansas City Chiefs superfan Xaviar “ChiefsAholic” Babudar has been slapped with a prison sentence of 17.5 years without parole for carrying out a series of 11 armed bank robberies in California, the Midwest, and Nevada. Babudar will also have to pay $532,675 in restitution to […]
Industry
September 10, 2024
Baby Found Alone in Atlantic City Hotel Room, Gun Seized
In different US states, adults who leave children unattended may be subject to a range of penalties. Leaving a child to participate in gambling activities results in a permanent ban from all casinos in some states. Besides a ban from casino gambling, adults who leave children alone to gamble may also be subject to fines […]
Industry
September 9, 2024
Alleged Carnival Glory Casino Scam Results in $100K Loss
While casino operators constantly invest in security solutions, training and supervising their employees, it is not uncommon for culprits to attempt a range of unlawful activities, including cheating and scams. Oftentimes a successful scam requires the participation of a dealer and a patron, and this is precisely the case of a corrupt scheme that was […]
Esports
September 9, 2024
Esportes da Sorte CEO Surrenders to Police Amid Money Laundering Probe
Darwin Henrique da Silva Filho, who runs the betting company Esportes da Sorte, and his wife Maria Eduarda Quinto Filizola, have turned themselves in to the Pernambuco Civil Police. They showed up on their own after getting caught up in a big investigation called Operação Integration, which is looking into illegal gambling and money laundering. […]
Industry
September 9, 2024
Pastor Arrested at Strat Hotel in Las Vegas over Drugs, Guns
An evangelical pastor who allegedly had drugs and guns in his hotel room at a popular Las Vegas hotel and casino resort was recently arrested and charged. The case involves a 61-year-old pastor from North Carolina identified with the initials D.M., who visited the Strat Hotel Casino & Tower late last month. As announced by […]
Legal
September 5, 2024
Drunk Las Vegas Woman Stole Coffin with Body from Funeral Home
The Las Vegas police have arrested a woman who stole a coffin with a body in it from a funeral home. The woman said that she was drunk at the time and had no recollection of the happening. The Woman Dumped the Body Outside On August 27, Patricia Sierra, 47, broke into the Affordable Cremation […]
Industry
September 5, 2024
North Carolina: Police in Matthews Seizes Gambling Equipment, Guns
Across the United States, law enforcement and state regulators constantly fight illegal gambling establishments. Not only such venues do not pay taxes and may push people into gambling harm but can often be associated with other unlawful activities, including assault, battery, robbery, drug distribution and prostitution, among others. This emphasizes the need for constant monitoring […]
Blockchain
September 3, 2024
Telegram CEO’s Arrest Reveals Platform’s Channels Ties to Crypto Gambling
The investigation of Telegram chief executive officer Pavel Valeryevich Durov who was recently taken into French police custody triggered serious concerns regarding the promotion of illegal crypto-based gambling sites on the platform “Politically Motivated Arrest” The Russian-born CEO was arrested at an airport north of Paris under a warrant for offenses in relation to the […]
Industry
September 3, 2024
Mother of Famous South Korean Actress Accused of Illegal Gambling
The mother of a famous South Korean actor was recently arrested over allegations of running illegal gambling businesses. The case involves the mother of Han So-hee, a recognizable actress who started her career about a decade ago with a supporting character role in the TV series Money Flower in 2017. The next year, So-hee’s career […]
