Legal
July 20, 2022
Hot Lotto Fraudster Eddie Tipton Goes Out on Parole
Eddie Tipton, the fraudster who was sentenced to up to 25 years in prison for rigging winning drawings with the Multi-State Lottery has been paroled. After Five Years in Prison, Eddie Tipton Goes Out on Parole Judging by records by the Department of Corrections, Tipton was released on parole from the Clarinda Correctional Facility last […]
Casino
July 6, 2022
RCMP Busts Casino Money-Laundering Scheme
The Hamilton-Niagara branch of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has uncovered a massive money-laundering scheme involving casinos in Niagara and the Greater Toronto Area and money coming from drug trafficking and marijuana cultivation. Over $2.3 Million Laundered Through Casinos As a result of a sophisticated investigation, which started as far back as 2017, five […]
Legal
June 30, 2022
AGA Praises Call to Action Against Illegal Sportsbooks
Bill Miller, President and CEO of the American Gaming Association (AGA), has praised and encouraged the effort by Congress members, who demanded action on the part of the United States Department of Justice in combatting illegal offshore gambling websites. The Congressional Letter On June 29, 28 members of Congress wrote a letter to Merrick Garland, […]
Legal
June 29, 2022
UK Woman Faked Cancer to Get $55K for Gambling
A British woman scammed people for $55,000 only to waste the money on expensive trips and a losing gambling streak. Because of her irresponsible spending, the fraud quickly went destitute and will have to repay only about $6. Elkabbas Manipulated People on the Internet Nicole Elkabbas, 44, preyed upon people who wanted to help by […]
Casino
June 28, 2022
Swiss Pastor behind Bars after Conning Parishioners to Finance His Gambling Addiction
The convicted former clergyman managed to abscond with CHF3.3 million ($3.4 million) from his flock by begging and asking for loans. The scheme fell apart after seventy of his victims filed complaints. The Gambling Pastor Will Serve Six Months of Jail Time and Attend Therapy The 52-year-old pastor ran his scheme between 2009 and 2018 […]
Casino
June 27, 2022
DoJ Indicts Ohio Man for Gambling and Tax Crimes
A Canton man was charged by a federal grand jury in Cleveland, Ohio on Friday. Christos Karasarides Jr. faces several counts of submitting false tax returns, tax evasion, falsifying records, five conspiracies to run illegal gambling operations, an attempt to defraud the IRS, committing money-laundering, and witness tampering. Christos Karasarides Jr. Indicted by DoJ on […]
Legal
June 23, 2022
Tipwin Gets Three-Month Deadline to Fix Money Laundering Violations
Denmark’s gaming regulator Spillemyndigheden has filed a police report against German operator Tipwin for failing to manage the risk of money laundering and breaching a few sections of the Anti-Money Laundering Act. What Rules Did Tipwin Disobey? Gaming companies that are getting ready to sell their retail bets need to prepare a risk assessment. Tipwin […]
Casino
June 23, 2022
St. Helena’s Sheriff Office Employee Steals $35K to Gamble
The St. Helena Sheriff’s Office has made the news, but not with a crackdown on unlawful elements – or at least not completely. The Sheriff’s Office instead reported that one of the employees had been arrested on felony theft and malfeasance. The culprit reportedly stole $35,000 from the department and used the money to fuel […]
Casino
June 22, 2022
Gambling Granny Escapes Prison for Bilking $650K in Benefits
An elderly woman from The Bronx was sentenced to five years in probation for bilking the federal government with over $650,000. She will also have to pay back the money under the plea bargain most of which she had lost at the casino. Second Degree Grand Larceny Carmen Soto, 77, was spared a prison sentence […]
Legal
June 22, 2022
South Korea: Dozen Ex-casino Workers Charged in $3.5M Scam
A dozen people, who used to work for a casino in South Korea are facing criminal charges over their involvement in a $3.5 million scam, a new report reveals. Investigation Uncovers $3.5 Million Scam The criminal charges are related to allegations of crimes dating back to 2017. Overall, 12 people, formerly employed by Daegu Casino, […]
