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August 12, 2024
California Bookie Anticipated to Receive 30-37 Month Prison Term
Mathew Bowyer, a 49-year-old man from San Juan Capistrano, California, who was investigated for running an illegal bookmaking business, is facing between two-and-half and three years in prison. Earlier this month, the US Attorney’s Office, Central District of California confirmed that the Southern Californian bookie is expected to plead guilty to three charges. The 49-year-old […]
Industry
August 9, 2024
Police Find Cocaine, Illegal Gambling Machines in Liquor Store Raid
Across the United States, law enforcement targets establishments that offer illegal gambling. Such venues are often tied to other unlawful activities, including drug distribution, prostitution, as well as violent crimes such as robberies, battery and shootings. In one such operation, Norwalk, Connecticut law enforcement raided a liquor store on Ely Avenue. The operation followed a […]
Poker
August 9, 2024
Poker Pro Stefan Burakov Accuses Ex-Girlfriend of $3M Crypto Theft
Russian high-stakes poker player Stefan “stefan11222” Burakov has accused his ex-girlfriend, Alena Mironenko, of stealing $3 million in cryptocurrency. The accusation, made in a discussion thread on the Russian poker forum GypsyTeam, suggests that the alleged theft occurred two years ago when Burakov inadvertently provided access to his crypto wallet’s seed phrase through an iPad. […]
Casino
August 8, 2024
From Bomb Threats to Indecent Exposure, This Was the Casino Week in Crime
The casino industry has been under increased scrutiny in recent weeks due to a series of high-profile crimes occurring in and around popular gaming venues across the United States. From theft to bomb threats and even indecent exposure, the scandals have revealed a rather unsavory side to the excitement and glamour casinos offer millions of […]
Industry
August 8, 2024
Binion’s Casino Building Hit by Bullets During Downtown Vegas Fight
Binion’s Gambling Hall & Hotel’s building was subject to a gunfire exchange during an unrelated fight over the weekend. The venue found on Fremont Street along the Fremont Street Experience pedestrian mall in Downtown Vegas was struck by at least one bullet on Saturday. The Suspect Shooter, Under Arrest According to Las Vegas TV station […]
Industry
August 8, 2024
Rapper Nelly Arrested for Illegal Drug Possession When Collecting Casino Wins
Rapper Nelly (real name Cornell Iral Haynes Jr) was arrested early Wednesday and accused of possessing illegal drugs when trying to collect his jackpot wins at Missouri’s Hollywood Casino and Hotel. According to the Highway Patrol’s arrest report, the 49-year-old artist was taken into custody by Maryland Heights police at 4:45 a.m. after he was […]
Legal
August 8, 2024
NY Illegal Gambling Ring Leaders Sentenced to Home Detention
Two men described as leaders of an illegal gambling ring that operated in New York were recently sentenced. The criminal case involved several individuals who previously pleaded guilty after a multi-agency effort resulted in the bust of the illegal gambling and betting ring. The extensive investigation uncovered that Louis P. Ferrari II co-conspired with Dominic […]
Industry
August 8, 2024
Former Mayor’s Son Suspect in $13K Theft from Encore Boston Harbor
A casino patron at Encore Boston Harbor and son of a former mayor was recently arrested after allegedly stealing more than $10,000 in casino chips. The case involves Gary Hunt, who is reportedly facing charges after the alleged theft at the popular gaming and entertainment venue, as announced by WCVB. Earlier this week, Encore Boston […]
Casino
August 8, 2024
Suspect in $750K Casino Cage Scam Arrested One Year On
One such incident took place on June 8, 2023, when an employee at the Sam’s Town cashier cage handed over $750,000 to an unknown party. A suspect may have finally been arrested, however, with one R.B., 36, remanded in custody over the weekend by the Las Vegas Metro police. A bail of $30,000 has been […]
Industry
August 6, 2024
Police in Gadsden, Alabama Continue Illegal Gambling Crackdown
Last week, law enforcement in Gadsden, Alabama conducted a large-scale operation against illegal gambling. Led by the Gadsden Police Department’s Street Crime Unit, “Operation Jackpot” resulted in the seizure of $20,000 in cash, as well as 88 illegal gambling devices. Sgt. Jacob Entrekin who is a part of the Police’s Street Crime Unit, said that […]
