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Gambling News - 'Crime'
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 […]
Industry
August 20, 2024
Royal Match Game Causes Addiction, Says Class Action Suit
Janna Schudde has filed a class suit against Dream Games Teknoloji Anonim Şirket, a game developer from Turkey particularly known for its popular Royal Match mobile game. The plaintiff who lives in Washington filed the suit in the US District Court for the Western District of Washington on August 8, claiming the game violates gambling […]
Industry
August 19, 2024
Man Tied to Gold Bar Scam Suffered from Gambling Addiction
A man, suspected of being involved in a massive scam that operated across multiple states is facing legal trouble in Maryland. The criminal case involves a 52-year-old man from Owings Mills identified with the initials, V.T. Per prosecutors, he is among a group of couriers that participated in the multi-state scheme that defrauded seniors out […]