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Gambling News - 'Crime'
Industry
March 11, 2025
Widow Claims Wrongful Death in Lawsuit Against Venetian
The widow and children of a man, who had passed away from a drug overdose after an encounter with a sex worker at the Venetian’s Palazzo in Las Vegas, filed a lawsuit against the owners of the famous hotel and casino resort. The lawsuit alleges wrongful death, accusing the venue’s security of not warning the […]
Business
March 10, 2025
Stakelogic Suffers Cybersecurity Breach
Leading online casino game developer Stakelogic recently faced a cyberattack after CEO Stephan van den Oetelaar’s email account was compromised. While the company confirmed that no sensitive or confidential information was exposed, the breach continues the trend of high-profile cybercrime operations targeting the gambling sector. The attack comes at a pivotal time for Stakelogic ahead […]
Industry
March 10, 2025
Suspect Detained After Shooting at Casino Parking Lot in California
A young man suspected of being involved in a shooting at the parking lot of Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento was arrested over the weekend. The shooting left one person injured, while the arrested suspect is facing several charges. The Suspect Is Facing a Total of Four Serious Charges The shooting dates back to […]
Legal
March 7, 2025
Gambling Platform Uses AI Deepfake for Fraudulent Marketing
Hong Kong actor Louis Koo, most famous for his roles in movies like Paradox and Warriors of Future, recently fell victim to AI-enabled fraud when a deepfake video featuring his image and voice unlawfully advertised a Malaysian online gambling platform. The actor has publicly disavowed any association with the website, advising fans to be cautious […]
Industry
March 7, 2025
Illegal Gambling Sting in Florida Leads to Five Arrests
Five people were arrested in Florida and face charges for suspected involvement in illegal gambling businesses in Sarasota County. The arrests follow a joint operation between local law enforcement and the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC), the state’s gambling regulator. First of Many Such Operations That Would Clamp Down Illegal Gambling Earlier this week, the […]
Industry
March 5, 2025
Auckland Man Sentenced for Sending Fake Gambling Grant Applications
J.G., a 24-year-old man from Auckland, New Zealand, has been sentenced to six months of home detention after attempting to fraudulently obtain $73,000 through the submission of false gambling grant applications. He Impersonated Two Community Organizations The man admitted guilt to three offenses at Auckland District Court. The list included the illegal use of a […]
Industry
March 4, 2025
European iGaming Companies Lose $5BN to Fraud Annually, Report
The development of artificial intelligence (AI) makes it more difficult for businesses across the globe to identify potential fraud attempts. While weeding out bad actors remains a challenge for many sectors, the gambling industry isn’t spared. 47% of Online Gambling Companies Lose 10% of Their Annual Revenue to Fraud Online gambling operators across the globe […]
Poker
March 3, 2025
Poker Pro Charged with Defrauding 20 Institutions Prior to Alleged Kidnapping
George Janssen is a four-time WSOP circuit winner who has amassed $440,763 from live games, according to his profile on The Hendon Mob, an online repository of online poker players and their achievements. Janssen Disappears Following Series of Bad Events in His Life Yet, Janssen has been in a hot mess over the past several […]
Industry
February 28, 2025
Mafia-Tied Gambling Den Owner Doubts Staged Police Raid
The owner of an illegal gambling den cast doubt on a staged police raid at his establishment while testifying Thursday, shedding new light on an ex-Nassau County detective’s alleged attempt to pressure rival crime families into closing their operations. Hector Rosario, 51, is currently on trial for obstructing justice and making false statements to the […]
Industry
February 27, 2025
Ohio Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling, Seizes 200 Machines
There is currently a range of legal gambling options available to visitors and residents of Ohio. From slots, casino gambling and mobile and retail sports betting, the state offers robust options to people who enjoy gambling. Regardless of the legal offering, the state continues to combat illegal gambling, both online and via illegal betting venues. […]