Sports
March 20, 2023
Man Blows His Defense in Gambling Fraud Case after TikTok Stream
He was sentenced by a judge at Liverpool Crown Court, which was inclined to show the man leniency but was then dissuaded when it transpired that Shaw had “bragged” to his TikTok followers about his crime. He, and his partner in crime, Paul Shaw, pled guilty to a conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation. […]
Legal
March 14, 2023
Fake Thai Cop Scammed People for Gambling Money
The police in Thailand have arrested a man who not only pretended to be a cop but also scammed people across the central Thai countryside. Then, Thaiger reported, the fraud would gamble the dirty money away in casinos in Cambodia. The man presented himself as Pol. Col. Wuttisak Phittakchan-im, 58, claiming to be a police […]
Casino
March 14, 2023
Former Canadian Lawmaker Cleared of Using Position to Meet Gambling Debt
This comes as welcome news to Raj Grewal who faced mounting scrutiny over the past year over his alleged involvement in lobbying for businessmen in front of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Grewal was also accused of helping with immigration application proceedings in exchange for loans. Gambling Habits That Do Not Suggest Abuse of Power […]
Casino
March 14, 2023
Ho-Chunk and Warhorse Staff Receive Extensive Human-Trafficking Training
The National Human Trafficking Hotline reports at least 200 cases of human trafficking in the state alone, and there are suspected to be hundreds more than go undetected. Some of the victims of human trafficking are sent to casinos, which is precisely why the Lincoln Warhorse Casino and its parent company, Ho-Chunk, are going through […]
Legal
March 13, 2023
Cotabato City Halts Lotteries in the Wake of Recent Murder
The murder of a young woman has shocked the Philippines. Rizia Mae Pardillo Ycot, 24, was serving her shift as a Small-Time Lotteries (STL) vendor in the city of Cotabato City when she got shot in the head by a heinous criminal. The suspects are the criminal gangs running illegal lottery operations. STLs are legal […]
Legal
March 13, 2023
Trump’s Reelection Odds Mired by More Legal Trouble in New York
Donald Trump’s reelection aspirations are not new. The former president made it abundantly clear when he launched his 2024 presidential campaign in November last year, as he moves closer to a direct confrontation with the likes of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis who has remained mostly mum on what he thinks about Trump who still enjoys […]
Sports
March 13, 2023
Kane Hester Found Not Guilty of Match-Fixing
Elgin City striker Kane Hester has been acquitted of charges in a case of match-fixing which saw the player and accomplices allegedly try to defraud bet365, a sportsbook, out of roughly $17,000 in bets. Bettors Admit to Conspiring, Get Cleared Anyway The player was accused of purposefully receiving a yellow card to ensure that he […]
Casino
March 13, 2023
Casinos Remain Vulnerable to New Scams
CDC Gaming Reports correspondent Buck Wargo attended the event, which reunited 600 people from the industry, interested in improving security on-site casinos and protecting against scams and cyber fraud. Conference Highlights Ongoing Challenge in Containing Casino Scams The conference confirmed that casinos face new sets of challenges and that the pandemic had led to a […]
Legal
March 10, 2023
Woman Arrested after Brandishing Weapons at Harrah’s Casino AC
Sarah Watson, a Somers Point woman, is under arrest for attempting a robbery at Harrah’s Casino in Atlantic City. Investigators found out that this isn’t her first crime either. As reported by Breaking AC, Watson, 35, was arrested Friday at the casino where she pulled out a knife and an electroshock in the midst of […]
Casino
March 10, 2023
Casino Malta Fined $242K Over Due Diligence Failings
FIAU conducted an investigation that uncovered a serious need for an overhaul in Casino Malta’s internal procedures, especially ones concerning risk assessment, but other administrative shortcomings were also heavily outlined in the resulting report. Multiple Breaches Established in FIAU Investigation According to information from Malta Today, FIAU’s investigation found that the Eden Leisure Gaming-owned St […]
