Legal
April 1, 2022
$36M Missing, Junkets Involved, Says Macau Police
Earlier this week, the Judiciary Police in Macau unveiled details regarding a case involving junkets that resulted in $36 million in missing proceeds. Two Men Arrested, Police Say They Took Money from 18 Individuals Police authorities in Macau said Tuesday that they arrested two men, allegedly involved in a criminal syndicate and fraud related to […]
Sports
April 1, 2022
Former Pro Baller Admits Guilt in Illegal Bookmaking Ring
A former minor league baseball player is now in hot water with the law after evidence has surfaced that he has been involved with an illegal sports gambling ring. Wayne Nix, who played for the Oakland Athletics, was able to establish connections with prominent former players from the Major League Baseball (MLB) and a former […]
Casino
March 31, 2022
Malaysians Forced to Work for a Cambodian Gambling Syndicate
While Western regulators’ usual concerns are integrity and preventing money laundering, certain countries in other regions have it tougher – in Cambodia, for example, gambling crime is much more often associated with heinous crimes such as kidnappings and torture. According to the local news outlet Khmer Times, over 100 Malaysians are currently held hostage by […]
Legal
March 31, 2022
Man in Panama Defrauded Spanish Government of $5.5M
A man from Panama is in hot water with Spanish and Panamanian authorities after the suspect worked for a government agency and used his position to misappropriate and siphon off funds to fuel his gambling habits. He will now face the consequences of the choices he has made over the past 13 years, with a […]
Esports
March 30, 2022
52 CS:GO Coaches Could Face Ban Wave at the End of ESIC Inquiry
The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC), a non-profit association aimed at promoting and facilitating integrity in esports, will soon complete a new inquiry into a series of alleged acts of in-game bug exploitation. Dozens of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) coaches are currently under review. ESIC Could Set a New Banning Record for CS:GO Coaches While the […]
Industry
March 29, 2022
China Busts $1.6B Illegal Gambling Wring, Arrests 14 People
China has a monopoly on gambling in the sense there is no gambling allowed in bar lotteries and the occasional trip across the border with Macau. However, China’s lack of established gambling laws doesn’t mean that there is a lack of control, and even if some organizations manage to stay under the radar for a […]
Casino
March 29, 2022
Police Find Baby of Filipino Woman Who Pawned It to Cover E-Sabong Debt
E-sabong has caused a lot of commotion in the Philippines. After the activity was licensed and welcomed by the country in 2021, there have been numerous developments ever since that have made authorities and even ordinary folk question the benefits of this gambling vertical. One of the most shocking developments over the past year has […]
Casino
March 28, 2022
German Police Raid Illegal Gambling Venues in a Massive Operation
The German authorities continue their hard work against illegal gambling as the country’s police raided illegal venues. Germany Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling As the German gambling regulator seeks to inhibit gambling-related crime, the police helped by locals continue to raid properties believed to house illegal gambling machines and be places where tax crimes occur. […]
Legal
March 28, 2022
PAGCOR Investigation Leads to Suspension of Suncity Group’s License
Suncity Group has been deemed as unsuitable to hold a license to operate Philippines junkets after an investigation in which customers were complaining about the company withholding funds from them. This represents the culmination of the investigation that was launched by PAGCOR back in August 2021. The Evidence Was Substantial According to the Gaming Regulator […]
Casino
March 24, 2022
Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Gambling, ‘Steals’ $2.1M in Military Equipment
A Texas man is now in a pickle as he was found guilty of operating illegal gambling establishments in the state and he will have a sentencing hearing for conspiring to steal as much as $2.1 million in sensitive military equipment from the US Army, and then resell it. Illegal Gambling Leads to Stolen Military […]