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Industry
February 7, 2025
Connecticut’s DCP Gaming Division Cracks Down on Illegal Machines
The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) Gaming Division is intensifying efforts to combat illegal gambling machines, which pose a serious threat to consumers. These unregulated devices are designed to take advantage of players, offering little to no consumer protection and significantly worse odds than legally sanctioned alternatives. Illegal Machines Operating Outside Regulated Casinos In Connecticut, […]
Casino
February 7, 2025
Man Pours Gasoline on Las Vegas Casino Floor, Threatens to Set Fire
A bizarre incident occurred on the casino floor of Binion’s Gambling Hall, after a man entered the premises, and managed to pour gasoline on the gaming floor, threatening to set himself on fire. Man Threatens to Set Fire to Casino, Leaves Abruptly He was later arrested outside the property and remained in jail as of […]
Casino
February 6, 2025
Xi Jinping Praises Thailand for Its Measures to Combat Gambling Scams
In a meeting marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand, Xi Jinping and Paetongtarn Shinawatra agreed to crack down on gambling scams and fraud. Xi and Paetongtarn Discuss Gambling Scams Issues Chinese President Xi Jinping recently met with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra who visited Beijing. A part […]
Sports
February 6, 2025
Accused Illegal Bookie Alleges Widespread Gambling in Pro Sports
Facing allegations of operating an illegal gambling business, money laundering and filing false tax returns, Mathew Bowyer, a prominent California bookmaker has been in hot water for a while now. Amid the allegations, the 49-year-old man pleaded guilty back in August. Bowyer is expected to be sentenced in April. Ahead of his sentencing, the bookmaker, […]
Industry
February 6, 2025
Defense Attorney in Las Vegas Arrested for Sex Trafficking
A high-profile criminal defense attorney in Las Vegas was arrested earlier this week. The lawyer, who was detained by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), faces a range of charges, including allegations of conspiracy to commit murder, sex trafficking and other crimes. The Criminal Defense Attorney Faces Seven Charges Earlier this week, law enforcement […]
Legal
February 5, 2025
Minnesota Man Avoids Prison in Proxy Gaming Case
A Minnesota man who ran a remote gambling scheme on social media has avoided a prison sentence after submitting a guilty plea. Instead, he received a fine and was placed on probation. The Man Ran a Proxy Gaming Scheme In 2023, Blake Carl Fitzgerald, 41, was accused of offering remote gambling via livestreaming on TikTok […]
Industry
February 4, 2025
Manitoba Ramps up Efforts Against Money Laundering via Casinos
The government of Manitoba, Canada, announced enhanced efforts against money laundering. The latest crackdown comes at a time when more criminals are attempting to launder ill-gained funds, such as money from the sale of Fentanyl, through casinos across the province. However, the latest crackdown will enable Manitoba-based operators to report suspicious transactions to federal and […]
Legal
February 3, 2025
Wang Shuiming Arrested in Montenegro for Betting Fraud
Chinese national Wang Shuiming, a key figure in a $2.3 billion illegal betting operation, was arrested at Tivat Airport in Montenegro after years of being tracked by Interpol. Montenegrin Police Apprehend Wang Shuiming There’s been a huge development in Singapore’s largest money laundering case following the arrest of Chinese national Wang Shuiming, who is among […]
Sports
February 3, 2025
Mafiosi Plead Guilty to Multiple Charges in NY Illegal Betting Scheme
The Eastern District of New York saw five members of a Mafia-style organization plead guilty to multiple charges involving but not limited to racketeering, money laundering and gambling. The charges were tied to an illegal betting operation that was run in New York City and offered alternate betting markets to the legally available ones under […]
Legal
February 3, 2025
California Investigates Death of Man Who Was Shot by Officers After Cardroom Incident
California authorities are investigating the recent killing of a man who is said to have tried to run over another person near a local cardroom. The man was eventually shot down by the police, prompting questions about whether they were justified in the use of deadly force. The Culprit Allegedly Tried to Kill a Cardroom […]
