Sports
November 10, 2025
NBA Gambling Scandal Deepens Amidst Alleged Mob Ties
The NBA’s long-running gambling controversy reached a new turning point this week as a Brooklyn court heard several of the 34 defendants arrested in the sprawling federal investigation. Prosecutors note that the case unites two distinct but intertwined criminal operations. One involved rigged sports bets on NBA games, and another organized mob-backed poker games that […]
Legal
November 6, 2025
BetMGM Fraud Case Moves Forward Despite Attempts to Dismiss
A New Jersey Superior Court judge has ruled that a lawsuit accusing BetMGM of changing the rules of a high-profile casino contest as it was ongoing will proceed. The court rejected the gambling company’s efforts to have the case dismissed, meaning that the court action will proceed as normal. This development only adds to the […]
Legal
November 5, 2025
Tucson Sugar Skulls File Lawsuit over Failed Arizona Sports Betting License Bid
The Tucson Sugar Skulls, a team participating in the Indoor Football League, have taken legal action against two high-profile law firms and several of their partners. The team accuses the defendants of legal malpractice and breach of fiduciary duty after a failed attempt to secure a sports betting license in Arizona. The Team Sought an […]
Legal
November 5, 2025
China Sentences Five High-Ranking Bai Syndicate Gambling Kingpins to Death
A Chinese court has sentenced five senior figures of a notorious Myanmar mafia, the Bai family, to death as Beijing intensifies its crackdown on scam operations across Southeast Asia. The syndicate was involved in a range of crimes, including telecom fraud, illicit gambling, kidnapping, extortion, and forced prostitution. Five Bai Family Gangsters Sentenced to Death […]
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 […]
Legal
October 28, 2025
Entain Braces for Legal Battle in Australia over Alleged Compliance Failings
Entain, a leading player in Australia’s wagering market, is ready to defend itself in what could become a high-profile case under the country’s anti-money laundering laws. The company, which operates the Ladbrokes and Neds brands, has submitted a formal response to the Federal Court civil case brought by AUSTRAC, marking another high-profile gambling controversy in […]
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 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 […]
Sports
October 23, 2025
NBA Athletes and Coach Arrested for Alleged Ties to Illegal Poker & Insider Betting
Three high-profile NBA athletes have been charged for alleged ties with a Mafia-organized poker ring and insider betting. The charges have named NBA Hall of Famer and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, and ex-athlete Damon Jones as potential culprits, leading to their arrests. These arrests are part of […]
