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Casino
December 20, 2024
Lake County Authorities Shut Down Illegal Gambling Operation
Lake County law enforcement has dismantled an illegal gambling ring, contributing to ongoing efforts across Florida to combat underground gaming establishments. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) confirmed the raid took place at Icons, a small business located at 14942 Old US Highway 441 in Tavares, Florida, highlighting how illicit gambling operations can often hide […]
Sports
December 20, 2024
Former Raptors Jontay Porter Sentencing Rescheduled for 2025
The growing popularity of sports betting continues to raise concerns about the impact of the activity on the consumers, as well as professional and collegiate sports. While some states reported increases in their gambling help hotlines, the impact on sports was equally as concerning, amid threats from disgruntled gamblers and integrity concerns and allegations. One […]
Industry
December 19, 2024
Belgium Continues Its Struggle with Black Market Operators
Belgium is grappling with a surge in black market gambling operations that threaten to undermine the country’s regulated gambling ecosystem and pose serious risks to consumers, especially young people. The Belgian Association of Gaming Operators (BAGO) has ramped up its calls for stricter enforcement against illegal platforms, warning of their devastating effects on players. Illegal […]
Industry
December 19, 2024
Ukraine Detains Gambling Regulator Head over Alleged Russian Ties
Ukraine’s law enforcement agencies have detained Ivan Rudyi, the head of the Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (CRGL), on charges of supporting a Russian-affiliated online casino. The arrest represents a significant escalation in Ukraine’s efforts to rid itself of corruption and links to Russian interests within its gambling industry. The Arrest Follows […]
Industry
December 19, 2024
Aussie Couple Found Dead, Police Suspects Murder Tied to Gambling Debt
Excessive gambling can lead to addiction which in turn may push people into debt. A young man, who law enforcement suspects accumulated a large gambling debt, was recently found dead together with his wife near an airport in Sydney, Australia. Lifeless Bodies Found in a Park Law enforcement is now looking for two or three […]
Industry
December 18, 2024
Curaçao Gambling Rocked by Corruption and Crypto Scandals
Curaçao, a long-time hub for international operators, is under intense scrutiny following a bombshell corruption scandal implicating high-ranking officials, regulatory bodies, and global players in the gambling and cryptocurrency sectors. Opposition politician and financial forensic investigator Luigi Faneyte has led the allegations against Curaçao’s minister of finance, Javier Silvania, and Gaming Control Board (GCB) members. […]
Industry
December 18, 2024
Louisiana: Court Upholds Conviction in Casino Drugging, Assault Case
A man who was sentenced last year after spicing a drink, kidnapping and taking advantage of a woman at a Louisiana casino saw his appeal denied. Evidence Leads to Jury Prejudice, Attacker Claims The criminal case involves a Lake Charles man identified with the initials S.D.C., who was convicted in 2023 of second-degree kidnapping, mingling […]
Legal
December 17, 2024
Indian Gambling Ship Staff Reportedly Attack and Detain Officials
Last Thursday, officials of the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) were allegedly attacked, confined, and obstructed by staff members of the offshore Casino Pride operating in the Mandovi River. The confrontation occurred during a search operation relating to an ongoing money laundering investigation. Although nobody got hurt, the floating casino’s staff may face serious accusations. The […]
Legal
December 17, 2024
Australian Operators Face Lawsuits for Dealing with International Fugitive
The Star Entertainment Group and Crown Resorts, two Australian casino and hospitality powerhouses, are facing lawsuits for their past dealings with Michael Gu, an international fugitive who was behind one of Australia’s biggest Ponzi schemes. Gu Defrauded Investors of Millions of Dollars Michael Gu, for context, described himself as a high-end property developer. As the […]
Legal
December 16, 2024
Mafia Member Lands 30 Months in Prison for Illegal Gambling Operation
Carmelo Polito, also known as “Carmine Polito,” a longtime member and former acting captain in the Genovese organized crime family, received a 30-month prison sentence for racketeering charges related to conducting illegal gambling businesses and attempts at violent extortion. United States District Judge Eric N. Vitaliano handed down the sentence at the federal courthouse in […]
