Casino
September 2, 2024
Tragedy Strikes Reno Casino: Suspected Murder-Suicide under Investigation
A tragic incident happened in Reno, where authorities are investigating a suspected murder-suicide that involved one of the famous casinos in the city. The unnerving incident has shocked the community, raising questions about safety and security within such establishments, especially as casino-related crime makes headlines with worrying regularity. Details regarding the Case Remain a Mystery […]
Industry
September 2, 2024
Metro Police Officer Arrested for Abusive Arrests on the Strip
42-year-old sargeant Kevin Menon of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) was jailed on Friday following a report from the LVMPD Internal Affairs Division that looked into several allegedly questionable arrests that had Las Vegas Strip tourists as targets. According to jail records available online, Menon, who was arrested on several counts connected to […]
Industry
August 29, 2024
Arizona Gambling Watchdog Warns of Rising Gaming Scam Calls
Ahead of the start of the 2024 National Football League (NFL) season next week, the gambling regulator in charge of horse racing, pull tabs, raffles and bingo in Arizona, the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG), issued a warning about an increase in gaming scam calls. On Tuesday, the agency warned the public that gaming scam […]
Industry
August 28, 2024
Police in Alabama Recovers Previously Seized Illegal Gambling Machines
Government agencies and law enforcement across the United States constantly fight illegal gambling. The combined efforts of gambling regulators and police help shut down illegal gambling establishments, both large and small, and bring culprits to justice. It is not uncommon for illegal gambling venues to serve as a hot spot for other unlawful activities, including […]
Legal
August 28, 2024
California Man Pleads Guilty in Illegal Bookmaking Case
A professional poker player from Long Beach, California, recently admitted to money laundering and running an illegal bookmaking business. The case that raises eyebrows involves Damien LeForbes, who recently signed an agreement to plead guilty to money laundering and operating an illegal bookmaking business in Las Vegas, as well as California. What’s known so far […]
Legal
August 27, 2024
Russia’s FSB Cracks Down on Illegal Prison Gambling Operation
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has cracked down on an illegal gambling ring inside a penal colony in the Rostov region, according to reports from local news outlets. According to 161.ru, the ring was equipped with multiple card decks and many casino chips. Penal Colony Inmates Were Hosting a Gambling Ring The gambling operation was […]
Industry
August 27, 2024
Credit Card Fraud Ring Busted on Cruise Ship Casino Lands Four in Jail
Four individuals who were sailing on a four-day cruise from Miami were recently charged after allegedly attempting to pull off a credit card fraud scheme. The quartet boarded the MSC Magnifica last week. However, they couldn’t enjoy their time as cruise ship security uncovered their alleged fraudulent scheme that involved credit cards. This ultimately led […]
Industry
August 26, 2024
Robbery, Shooting at Illegal Gambling Site in Dallas Results in Charges
A total of three men, suspected of being involved in an armed robbery at an illegal gambling establishment in Dallas, Texas, are currently facing charges. Most recently, the third man, who is also suspected of being the shooter, was detained. The 20-year-old man with the initials D.G., was arrested Wednesday by the US Marshals North […]
Industry
August 22, 2024
Woman Steals $1.5M Worth of Chicken Wings, Goes to Prison
Problem gambling can often push people into different crimes. From theft, fraud or forgery, some gamblers may even resort to violent crimes in order to obtain funds to fuel their unhealthy habit. In one recent criminal case, a 68-year-old woman was sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison over stealing food products with a value […]
Industry
August 22, 2024
Oregon Player Wins $2K, Suffers 15 Stabs in Violent Robbery
It is not uncommon for casino winners to be targeted by criminals. Despite the investments of casinos toward security, lawbreakers still commit crimes against unsuspected patrons. This is precisely the case of a Portland, Oregon man who was recently attacked, robbed and suffered significant injuries after winning a couple of thousand dollars. The victim enjoyed […]
