Casino
June 14, 2022
Octogenarian with Gambling Addiction Sentenced to Six Years
An Australian man with a gambling problem will spend almost seven years in prison after a jury found him guilty of defrauding an acquaintance from AU$2.7 million or roughly $1.9 million. The culprit, one Munir Muzafar Fakrud Hassanali, fleeced his 66-year-old victim out of money over the course of two years. Hassanali convinced the person […]
Casino
June 13, 2022
Ronaldo Cleared of Palms Casino Resort Sexual Assault Charges
The case against the alleged sexual assault committed by soccer ace Cristiano Ronaldo was finally struck down by a Las Vegas Judge. The case, dating back to 2009, and allegedly taking place during the player’s visit to the Palms Casino Resort, was found lacking in establishing reasonable doubt about Ronaldo’s guilt. Ronaldo’s Reputation Restored in […]
Legal
June 9, 2022
CCTV Footage Gets a Sportsbook Robber Arrested
Starting April 4, 51-year-old Brett Mullan allegedly visited several sportsbooks in the London area on different occasions, using a collapsible walking stick as a shotgun to threaten and rob the establishments’ staff. CCTV footage combined with police efforts helped put an end to his offenses three weeks later. On Monday, Mullan stood inside the Snaresbrook […]
Legal
June 9, 2022
Howard League Study: Police Doesn’t Recognize Connection between Problem Gaming and Crime
Britain’s Commission on Crime and Gambling Related Harms researched whether police officers recognize the connection between gambling harm and crime. After a thorough investigation, it turns out the police are ill aware of the correlation between the two. The Results Are Concerning The Commission on Crime and Gambling Related Harms has carried out three major […]
Lottery
June 7, 2022
North Carolina Lottery Winner Imprisoned for Murder
A lottery winner from North Carolina forfeited his luck by committing a murder. The victim was his girlfriend who was 31 years younger than him. Hill Used to Be a Humble Person Michael Todd Hill is a 54-years-old nuclear power plant worker from Leland, North Carolina. The man, described as a “nice guy” by his […]
Casino
June 7, 2022
NC County Sheriff Busts Illegal Gambling Arcade, Seizes $280K
The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office has carried out a raid against a suspected illegal gambling venue which resulted in the seizure of close to $280,000 in money generated through the unlawful activities. An investigation into the Duck Arcade Sweepstakes on Mooresville Road in Salisbury that commenced back in March 2021 has yielded results with the […]
Industry
June 6, 2022
Illegal Wagering on FX Movements Busted by Hanoi Police
Police in Hanoi busted an illegal gambling ring accepting bets on movements in the foreign exchange (FX) market and arrested the man who ran it, according to the report from the Ministry of Public Security last week. Wealth and Luxury Lifestyle The organizer of the gambling ring, 38-year-old Dao Minh Sang, set up three online […]
Blockchain
June 6, 2022
New Report Urges Australians to Beware of Crypto Scams
A new report warns Australians to be wary of scams related to cryptocurrencies as the costs of such scams on retail consumers have been growing. Australians Lost More than $163M to Scams This Year Released by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), which is the country’s chief competition regulator, the report includes recent data […]
Business
June 6, 2022
Universal Entertainment Accuses Philippines Regulator of Corruption and Abuse of Power
The dispute revolving around the hostile takeover of Okada Manila continues to build up momentum as the Philippine gaming authorities side with Kazuo Okada. Universal Entertainment Corp (UEC) issued a statement condemning PAGCOR for corruption and unjustly favoring one side of the dispute. UEC is the parent company of Okada Manila’s owner, Tiger Resort, Leisure […]
Casino
June 6, 2022
Tennessee Woman Allegedly Steals PPP Loans to Gamble
A woman from Memphis, Tennessee is now in hot water with federal authorities after evidence surfaced that she had fraudulently obtained Paycheck Protection Plan loans and misused the money to fund her gambling habit. While this is not the first case of such gross mismanagement of federal funds, Kenyatta Danielle Hooper, 34, may expect to […]
