Legal
October 29, 2025
Thai Police Arrest Ex-Boxing Champ Turned Illegal Operator
The Thai police have arrested a boxing veteran who turned into an illegal gambling operator. The culprit’s scheme is believed to have generated more than 100 million baht ($3.1 million) in three years. Thailand Bust an Illegal Gambling Scheme Weerapong Unlamai, better known as Puenkon Tor Surat, is a prominent Muay Thai (also known as […]
Sports
October 29, 2025
NBA Reviews Bets After Rozier and Billups Arrests
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is taking a hard look at how it handles sports betting following last week’s arrests of Miami guard Terry Rozier and Portland coach Chauncey Billups, both charged in connection with alleged gambling schemes. The league wants to make sure its games remain fair and that players and coaches are protected. […]
Legal
October 28, 2025
Vietnam Puts Former Officials on Trial in $107M Gambling Scandal
The Hanoi People’s Court has commenced one of the most significant illegal gambling cases in Vietnam over the past few years, drawing national attention for its scope, its participants, and the staggering sums involved. One hundred and forty-one defendants stand accused of organizing and participating in an underground gambling ring worth nearly VND 2.6 trillion […]
Legal
October 28, 2025
Israel Police Bust Cockfighting Ring, Arrest 3 People
Israeli authorities have cracked down on an illegal cockfighting ring, arresting three people in the process. The illegal scheme forced the animal to fight, allowing patrons to gamble on the outcome. The Police Rescued 150 Cockerels The illegal cockfighting ring was located in an agricultural neighborhood near Ness Ziona, according to a recent report by […]
Sports
October 27, 2025
Congress Asks NBA Commissioner to Explain Widening Gambling Investigation
US lawmakers have asked NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to update them on the escalating gambling scandal that has shaken the league and sparked fresh worries about professional basketball’s integrity. Congress Seeks NBA Accountability Amid Federal Gambling Investigations This request comes after the well-known arrests of Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard […]
Casino
October 24, 2025
London Casino Goes After Saudi Arabian Sheik Over Unpaid $5.33M Debt
A London casino is looking for GBP 4 million, or $5.33 million, from a Saudi Arabian after the latter failed to repay the line of credit extended to him. According to Les Ambassadeurs, Sheik Hassan Eneny, 82, has yet not made any attempts to cover his debt to the casino. Moneyed Patron Refuses to Pay […]
Casino
October 24, 2025
Milwaukee Man Faces Charges After Deadly Shooting at Underground Poker Game
A poker game that ran late into the night on Milwaukee’s northwest side ended in tragedy when a man shot and killed two players because he thought an armed robbery might happen. The authorities have charged 35-year-old Donovan C. Jones with two counts of first-degree reckless homicide for his alleged role in the October 18 […]
Casino
October 24, 2025
Connecticut Resident Arrested After Standoff With Police at Foxwoods Resort Casino
A man has been detained at the Foxwoods Resort Casino after a long standoff with local law enforcement this Monday. David R. Griswold, a 40-year-old man from Connecticut, has been arrested and is currently being charged with multiple crimes. After a call had reported possible violence in the resort casino, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Police […]
Sports
October 24, 2025
Terry Rozier Accused of Faking Injury, Attorney Brushes off Claims
A fresh indictment that was just unsealed in New York accused high-profile NBA personalities of involvement with illegal gambling, sending shockwaves across the sporting sector. The names of NBA Hall of Famer and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, and ex-athlete Damon Jones appeared in the indictment, suggesting possible […]
Casino
October 23, 2025
Westmoreland Judge Criticizes Local Casino’s Role in Crime Trends
A Westmoreland County judge expressed concern about what he saw as an increasing number of crimes tied to the casino at Westmoreland Mall. He shared these thoughts while sentencing a Jeannette man caught with a loaded gun while playing blackjack at Live! Casino Pittsburgh. Man Sentenced to Probation After Being Caught with Gun at Hempfield […]
