Crime
Thailand Bars Cambodian Casino Tourists in Recent Crackdown on Cybercrime
Thailand’s Prime Minister announced heightened measures to crack down on cybercrime that target neighboring Cambodia, including barring travel by casino tourists and cutting internet services to Cambodian military and security agencies.
Six Charged in $1.5M Multi-State Casino Scam Targeting Baccarat Tables
According to charges filed on June 2, the group pulled off similar scams at more than 10 casinos across the country, all of which centered on baccarat.
Japan's Boy Band Member Shion Tsurubo Under Probe for Illegal Gambling Online
He is suspected of accessing the K8 online casino site in Japan and potentially faces up to three years in prison as nation seeks to clamp down on activity.
Who Are the Alleged Crypto Torture Bros? $1 Million 'Party' Mansion Raided
Italian national says he was lured to NYC by two crypto businessmen then kidnapped.
Social Media Influencer Tigrinho Muse Arrested as Part of Gambling Probe
Emilly Kamilly Souza da Silva is one of a few influencers accused of promoting what Brazilian authorities consider to be the illegal online slots game “Musa do Tigrinho” .
Manuel Ruiz Arrested in Shooting Deaths of Two Outside Bellagio in Vegas
"Through the course of the investigation, detectives identified 41-year-old Manuel Ruiz as the suspect in this case. On June 9, 2025, Ruiz walked into a Henderson Police Station and turned himself in."
Suspect in Bellagio Shooting Deaths of YouTube Influencer and Partner Turns Self in
A shock shooting that left two dead near the famed Bellagio fountains in Las Vegas was captured on YouTube via live streaming.
Shooting Outside Bellagio Leaves Two Dead, Was Live Streamed on YouTube
Police described the shooting as “an isolated incident” and said that a possible suspect has been identified.
Sheriff Arrested as Part of Gambling Probe
A sheriff in central Florida was arrested Thursday on charges of racketeering and conspiracy as part of what state authorities described as a probe into a massive gambling operation.
Individual Accused of Sending Death Threats to Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. is an Overseas Bettor
Individual was apparently intoxicated at the time and has since apologized to player.
Odds of a Trump Pardon of P. Diddy Low Heading Into June
The odds of US President Donald Trump pardoning disgraced music mogul P. Diddy were low at 9 percent following comments made by the president when asked about a potential pardon on Friday.
Local Casino Winners in LA Area Targeted in Over a Dozen Highway Robberies, According to DOJ
The DOJ complaint cites 15 different incidents with two defendants facing life behind bars.
'Booked': The First Thing You Learn Growing Up in Philadelphia is to Hate the Cowboys
'Booked' was released a few weeks ago. It tells the compelling story of Steve Maltepes, known as “The Philly Godfather".
Shohei Ohtani, Ippei Mizuhara Gambling Scandal Series Takes Giant Leap Forward
"It has sold," Lionsgate chairman Kevin Beggs said. "Can’t say to whom because we’re still negotiating the deal. But the momentum around it just grew and the auspices are fantastic. It’s bananas how big he is."
95-Year-Old Mobster Who Put Hit on Gotti Released From Prison
A 95-year-old mobster linked to a failed attempt to murder John Gotti has been released from prison after serving over 36 years in federal prison before being released on April 25.
Vixio Finds Over €36 Million in Anti-Money Laundering Fines Issued in Europe in the Last Year
Vixio, a leading provider of regulatory intelligence solutions, ?is proud to announce its Anti-Money Laundering Outlook, which found that regulators are cracking down on money laundering weaknesses with severe consequences, totaling over €36 million in fines from March 2024 to March 2025 in Europe alone.
California Man Pleads Guilty to Operating an Illegal Gambling Business, Tax Evasion, and Money Laundering
Agrees to pay nearly $14 million in restitution and forfeiture.
Is the Rivers Casino in Des Plaines Really THAT Crime Ridden?
While most incidents weren’t violent, the state’s busiest gambling site, Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, saw several armed robberies in recent years. Harrah’s in Joliet also had 17 instances of domestic violence.
Release the Epstein Files: Just 6 Percent at Kalshi Say They Will as High Profile Victim Virginia Giuffre Dead From 'Suicide'
Virginia Giuffre, a prominent survivor who accused Jeffrey Epstein of abuse, has passed away by apparent suicide. She was only 41 years old.
Gambler To Pay Sportsbook Restitution Over $2M In ‘Fictitious’ Deposits
Gambling911.com sees massive traffic surge for Caesar's beard story.
Betting on Peewee Football Games Has Led to Violent Altercations
"Stop betting on our children," Cincinnati City Councilman Scotty Johnson said. "It's really up to the people attending those games to not make our children objects."
Italian Ssoccer Player Fagioli Apologizes to Ex- Teammates Named in Betting Case
Italian soccer player Nicolò Fagioli lashed out at the media on Monday for releasing new details about his struggles with betting on games and apologized to former teammates who have been investigated.
How a Secretive Gambler Called 'The Joker' Took Down the Texas Lottery
Group plotting against state lotteries won $5 million in Missouri and $10 million in North Carolina.
Ex-UK Lawmaker Charged With Cheating for Making Bet on Insider Information
A former Conservative lawmaker and 14 others have been charged with cheating when placing bets on the timing of Britain’s general election last year, the Gambling Commission said Monday.
NJ politician, Lucchese Mobster Arrested as Massive Bookmaking, Poker Business Taken Down
A New Jersey councilman was among those arrested as part of a massive take down of a New Jersey mob-run bookmaking business.
Bookmaker's Sentence Delayed Again, Claims David Fletcher Never Bet on Baseball
The bookie of Shohei Ohtani's ex-translator is now scheduled to be sentenced in October.
Massive Gambling Bust a Huge Blow to Organized Crime in Houston
Authorities in Houston shut down a massive illegal gambling business and seized $22 million while 16 individual were taken into custody this past Wednesday April 2.
Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer: Season 1 Top US Netflix Show This Week Betting Market
78% of Kalshi's gamblers believe If Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer: Season 1 will beat out the medical drama Pulse Season 1.
Poker Pro Charged With Money Laundering, Ran High Stakes Games Out of Tampa Area
Hendon Mob data base has him with a few wins and cashes on the live poker circuit totaling $685,000. So who is it?
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa Winning Gamblers Being Followed Home, Ambushed, Shot
Last September, a Riverview couple was ambushed and robbed after being followed from the Hard Rock Casino, Tampa police said a similar robbery happened in Hyde Park....And now it's happened again.
