Casino
December 12, 2023
Bally’s Evansville Loses $212,000 to Phishing
A few months after the devastating cyberattacks on MGM and Caesars, Bally’s property in Evansville, Indiana, has become the victim of a phishing scam. As a result, the casino hotel has lost more than $212,000. As reported by the Evansville Police Department, the Bally’s venue was commissioning a construction firm for work on its property. […]
Industry
November 28, 2023
Homicide Suspect in Indianapolis Uses Victim’s Card to Gamble
A person from Indianapolis, Indiana, suspected of the murder of his father was arrested recently and put into jail on a preliminary murder charge, a newly released report reveals. The person, identified with the initials R.C., 39, of Indianapolis, was arrested after law enforcement found his father shot with two bullets in his home on […]
Industry
November 24, 2023
Police Arrests Bally’s Evansville Patron for Leaving Child Unattended
Many states where casino gambling is legal prohibit adults from leaving their children alone in order to gamble. With punishments varying from one state to another, in general, people who are found to have left their children unattended to gamble can be subject to fines and criminal charges. Moreover, such individuals may be placed on […]
Industry
November 24, 2023
Ex-financial Advisor in Indiana Uses Client’s Money to Gamble
A financial advisor with more than a decade of experience is facing two criminal charges after he allegedly misused nearly $5 million of a client’s funds. The alleged crime occurred between 2019 and 2021. During that time, the financial adviser worked for Valeo Financial Advisors, a company based in Carmel, Indiana. The advisor, identified with […]
Industry
November 17, 2023
Indiana: Suspect of Auto Theft Arrested at Bally’s Evansville
Financial crimes, burglaries, robberies and other criminal activities are much easier to uncover nowadays thanks to technological innovations, proactive monitoring and CCTV. Casino operators across the globe continue to invest heavily in technology to protect their online and retail operations, battling against a wide range of criminal activities, including money laundering, fraud and robberies, among […]
Lottery
November 17, 2023
Hoosier Lottery Player Wins $588,000 Jackpot
The Hoosier Lottery has turned another man’s life around. After playing the lottery’s $5 Lighting Cash Fast Play game, Dave Click, a resident of Peru, Indiana, won the $588,054 jackpot. Click bought the ticket at Peru Pantry, a shop located at 286 W. Main Street in Miami County. At first, he couldn’t believe his luck […]
Industry
November 13, 2023
Former Indiana State Rep Tangled in Casino Corruption Case
A former member of the Indiana House of Representatives was involved in a case alleging federal corruption. Charges against Sean Eberhart, 57, were filed in Indiana. A statement released by the US Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Indiana, reveals that the former House member pleaded guilty to conspiring with others to solicit and receive a […]
Business
October 13, 2023
Sports Betting Handle in Indiana Grows in September
The gambling regulator in Indiana, the Indiana Gaming Commission, released its latest report, revealing details regarding the performance of sports betting operators for the month of September. The recent report reveals that the betting handle posted by regulated betting operators last month hit $404.1 million, marking a year-over-year increase. A comparison to the $382.5 million […]
Sports
July 6, 2023
PrizePicks Receives Temporary DFS License in Indiana
As a result, PrizePicks will be able to offer a range of experiences for sports aficionados in the state, including American football and basketball, which are quite popular already. Fantasy Sports and Esports Heading to Indiana with PrizePicks Apart from this, PrizePicks will also bring fantasy betting options for competitive video games, such as Counter-Strike […]
Legal
May 29, 2023
Indiana Bill to Better Address Cases of Illegal Animal Gambling
New legislation in Indiana is aiming to ease the burden of caring for the evidence of illegal animal fighting rings in Indiana, covering expenses for caretakers while the cases wind down through the legal system. Matching Bond to Costs Indiana Senate Bill 423 seeks to expand the scope of “reasonable expenses” of bonds set by […]
