Crime
Macau Beefs Up Casino Rules, More Than Doubles Number of Gaming Investigators
The world's biggest casino hub of Macau will shake up its casino regulator by more than doubling the number of gaming inspectors and restructuring several departments in its latest move to ramp up supervision.
Man Suspected of 3 Killings Near Oregon Casino is Still at Large
A man sought in the killings of three people after a hit-and-run crash near a casino and a shooting at a marijuana dispensary in a small Oregon city was still at large Saturday.
Black Market Ties Claims Lodged Against DraftKings: Reddit to the Rescue Again
Among the key findings, DraftKings has exposure to international “black market” gambling rings and organized crime. But the Reddit community was quick to cry "fake news".
Philly Man Surrenders in Fatal Atlantic City Casino Stabbing
A Philadelphia man wanted in the deadly stabbing of his girlfriend at an Atlantic City casino last week has turned himself in
WPT Champ Dennis Blieden Sentenced to Six and a Half Years in Prison for $22million Embezzlement
Plus Saipan Casino Chairwoman Faces Courtroom Lies Claims in Human Trafficking Case
The Crypto Beat - June 14, 2021
Binance big boss steps down amid U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission probe, Elon Musk statement sends Bitcoin price rising once again, and Bitcoin bad for crime?
Nun to Plead Guilty in $835K Embezzlement Scheme to Support Gambling Habit
An L.A. nun is expected to plead guilty to stealing $835,000 in donations, tuition and fee money from her school to pay for a gambling habit.
German Police Raids Tied to Welfare Fraud, Illegal Gambling
Around 600 investigators searched 31 buildings in the western German state of North Rhine-Westphalia and police arrested a family of four Tuesday in connection with alleged money laundering, organized crime and welfare fraud.
Australian Financial Crime Watchdog Widens Probe on Casinos Already Reeling From COVID
Australia's anti-money-laundering agency on Monday widened a probe into due diligence at casinos to include the three biggest operators, ratcheting up pressure on a sector already struggling with the pandemic and heightened regulatory scrutiny.
California Man Gets 2 years in Prison for Laundering Bitcoin
A Southern California man who pleaded guilty to illegally operating kiosks where customers could buy Bitcoin with cash, or sell Bitcoin in exchange for cash has been sentenced to two years in federal prison.
Trial of the Century: Durst Indicates He Will Take The Stand in His Own Defense
Robert Durst' victim was Susan Berman, the only child of Davie 'the Jew' Berman, a notorious gangster who ran Las Vegas casinos for Frank Costello, Meyer Lanksy and Lucky Luciano - she was considered 'Las Vegas royalty'.
Suspect Charged With Stealing $1 Million in Cash, Chips From Poker Pro
A 32-year-old man has been charged with eight felonies in connection to a brazen February home burglary in which about $1 million in cash and poker chips had been stolen from the victim's home.
Crime Beat: Syracuse Man Sentenced to at Least 20 years in Prison for Shooting at High-Stakes Poker Game
Charquan Edwards, 29, will serve at least 20 years behind bars after a jury found him guilty of shooting a man during a high-stakes poker game in 2015.
Gaetz Associate Pleads Guilty: Latest Odds on the Congressman
Oddsmakers at BetOnline have Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz at 50% to get convicted on sex trafficking charges. That could change with one of his associates now cooperating with federal authorities in the investigation.
Elon Musk Dubs Himself the "Dogefather" for SNL Promo Tweet
Oddsmakers doubt an SEC investigaton will be launched following Elon Musk's SNL appearance this coming Saturday night, but you can still bet on it.
Poker Player, Sports Bettor Jailed for 14 months in $1million Tax Evasion Case
A Connecticut sports bettor and part-time poker pro has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for evading taxes on more than $1million of poker gambling winnings. He must also pay back more than $800,000.
Gambling Crime Beat: Human Trafficking Ring Uncovered During Gambling Raid
Plus a Maltese gambling company has been found to be involved in a €600m Mafia tax evasion scam.
Police Fatally Shoot Gunman Who Klled 2 at Wisconsin Casino
Tribal leaders in northeastern Wisconsin were in shock Sunday hours after a gunman opened fire at their casino complex, killing two people and wounding another in what witnesses described as a hailstorm of bullets.
Doctor Accused of Gambling While Kids Stayed in Locked Car
Marieny Elena Guimera-Revelo was arrested by Seminole Police Sunday on two counts of child neglect after she was found gambling in the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood. Her children, ages 3 and 11, were left in a locked car outside near what was described as "high foot traffic".
PA Man Used Credit Card Swiped From Casino for Online Gambling
A Bethleham, Pennsylvania man is accused of stealing a credit card from a casino guest that he later used to gamble online.
Report: Former NFL Player Kills 5 in South Carolina, Then Himself
The gunman who killed five people, including a prominent doctor in South Carolina, was former NFL player Phillip Adams, who killed himself early Thursday, according to a source who was briefed on the investigation.
Officer in Urlacher Sports Betting Case Enters Guilty Plea
A Chicago cop has plead guilty for his role in the operation of a high profile sports betting ring that involved the brother of Bears great Brian Urlacher.
Feds Want Stiff Sentence for Bookie: Caused One Deadbeat to 'Burst Into Tears'
Gregory Paloian and his agents were so aggressive with gamblers, one actually "burst into tears". Others were referred to as ‘f*&#%g little pu$%y’, little c&%*sucker'.
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Tennessee Sportsbook Action 24/7 Ask For Injunction Following License Suspension
Action 24/7, a local Tennessee sports betting firm, had its license yanked by the state after it was suspected of engaging in credit card fraud. Now the company is fighting in court to get it reinstated.
Bitcoin: Fake Elon Musk Giveaway Scam 'Cost Man £400,000'
Analysts at Whale Alert in Amsterdam had watched in horror as Sebastian's 10 Bitcoin were transferred and then cashed out anonymously a few days later.
Malta’s iGaming Industry Comes Under Increased Scrutiny
Once again, Malta's iGaming sector has come under scrutiny. The Mediterranean nation is home to the largest online gambling industry in the world.
Spike in Homicides a Result of Illegal Gambling Dens Claim Law Enforcement
Eight homicides in Santa Ana, California, and half of them are being blamed on illicit gambling.
Crypto Crime Cartel? John McAfee Indicted
Audrey Strauss, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and William F. Sweeney Jr., the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), announced today the unsealing of an Indictment charging JOHN DAVID MCAFEE, the founder of the McAfee antivirus software company, and JIMMY GALE WATSON JR., who served as an executive adviser of MCAFEE’s so-called cryptocurrency team (the “McAfee Team”), with conspiracy to commit commodities and securities fraud, more...
Urlacher Pardoned But Another Defendant in Sports Betting Case Pleads Guilty
A guilty plea was entered Monday by another defendant in the sports gambling case that involved a northern Illinois mayor who was pardoned by former President Donald Trump.
