- Casino
- By State
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Georgia
- Florida
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- By State
- Slots
- Poker
- Sports
- Esports
Gambling News - 'Crime'
Industry
August 29, 2024
Arizona Gambling Watchdog Warns of Rising Gaming Scam Calls
Ahead of the start of the 2024 National Football League (NFL) season next week, the gambling regulator in charge of horse racing, pull tabs, raffles and bingo in Arizona, the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG), issued a warning about an increase in gaming scam calls. On Tuesday, the agency warned the public that gaming scam […]
Industry
August 28, 2024
Police in Alabama Recovers Previously Seized Illegal Gambling Machines
Government agencies and law enforcement across the United States constantly fight illegal gambling. The combined efforts of gambling regulators and police help shut down illegal gambling establishments, both large and small, and bring culprits to justice. It is not uncommon for illegal gambling venues to serve as a hot spot for other unlawful activities, including […]
Legal
August 28, 2024
California Man Pleads Guilty in Illegal Bookmaking Case
A professional poker player from Long Beach, California, recently admitted to money laundering and running an illegal bookmaking business. The case that raises eyebrows involves Damien LeForbes, who recently signed an agreement to plead guilty to money laundering and operating an illegal bookmaking business in Las Vegas, as well as California. What’s known so far […]
Legal
August 27, 2024
Russia’s FSB Cracks Down on Illegal Prison Gambling Operation
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has cracked down on an illegal gambling ring inside a penal colony in the Rostov region, according to reports from local news outlets. According to 161.ru, the ring was equipped with multiple card decks and many casino chips. Penal Colony Inmates Were Hosting a Gambling Ring The gambling operation was […]
Industry
August 27, 2024
Credit Card Fraud Ring Busted on Cruise Ship Casino Lands Four in Jail
Four individuals who were sailing on a four-day cruise from Miami were recently charged after allegedly attempting to pull off a credit card fraud scheme. The quartet boarded the MSC Magnifica last week. However, they couldn’t enjoy their time as cruise ship security uncovered their alleged fraudulent scheme that involved credit cards. This ultimately led […]
Industry
August 26, 2024
Robbery, Shooting at Illegal Gambling Site in Dallas Results in Charges
A total of three men, suspected of being involved in an armed robbery at an illegal gambling establishment in Dallas, Texas, are currently facing charges. Most recently, the third man, who is also suspected of being the shooter, was detained. The 20-year-old man with the initials D.G., was arrested Wednesday by the US Marshals North […]
Industry
August 22, 2024
Woman Steals $1.5M Worth of Chicken Wings, Goes to Prison
Problem gambling can often push people into different crimes. From theft, fraud or forgery, some gamblers may even resort to violent crimes in order to obtain funds to fuel their unhealthy habit. In one recent criminal case, a 68-year-old woman was sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison over stealing food products with a value […]
Industry
August 22, 2024
Oregon Player Wins $2K, Suffers 15 Stabs in Violent Robbery
It is not uncommon for casino winners to be targeted by criminals. Despite the investments of casinos toward security, lawbreakers still commit crimes against unsuspected patrons. This is precisely the case of a Portland, Oregon man who was recently attacked, robbed and suffered significant injuries after winning a couple of thousand dollars. The victim enjoyed […]
Industry
August 20, 2024
D.C. Councilman Faces Charges for Alleged Bribery
Councilman Trayon White finds himself at the center of a quickly escalating bribery scandal that has sent shockwaves through the city’s political landscape. Authorities said that White, representing Ward 8 in Southeast D.C., was arrested by the FBI on Sunday on charges of accepting bribes in exchange for using his elected position to steer lucrative […]
Casino
August 20, 2024
Duo Face Multiple Charges for Stealing $350K from Casino
A pair of suspects, one Roberto Carlos Gonzales Miranda and one Roberto Orellana, are now charged in a scam that saw them steal more than $350,000 from a casino in South Dakota. The duo has already been indicted by a grand jury over conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit theft. The case […]