The Latest in crime
Casino
January 10, 2022
Two Women Arrested for Stealing From Vegas Gambler
Two female crooks had an interesting plan of hiding the money and personal items they stole from a gambler at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. According to police, they allegedly hid items and the cash in their genitals. However, it may have slowed them down since they were caught. Vegas Criminals Use Their Bodies for […]
Sports
January 7, 2022
ITIA Bans Argentinian Tennis Pro Banned from Tennis for 4 Years
Nicolás Arreche has been banned from play for four years by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) over match-fixing cases. While Arreche was not found guilty of successfully fixing matches, he was held liable for failing to report those approaches, thus breaching the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program (TACP) code. The specific rules that mandate Arachne’s punishment […]
Industry
January 5, 2022
Dutch Man Sentenced For Embezzling Money He Gained Trying to Sue Lottery
Interesting news comes from the Netherlands as Ferdy Roet has been convicted of embezzling $3.1 million. Der Telegraph reports that the 41-year-old received his sentence in a Zwolle court, located in the northeast part of the country. He will now serve a two-year prison sentence. The Whole Conviction is One Massive Irony The reason why […]
Legal
January 4, 2022
Man Trying to Dupe Casino in Singapore Might Get Canning as Sentence
If you have been canned in most English-speaking countries, it means that you have just been fired from work. In Singapore, it could mean something completely different as an attempt to extort Marina Bay Sands employees may now end up with literal canning of the guilty party, a 29-year-old man. You Can’t Fool Me Once […]
Legal
January 3, 2022
Malta Court Ruling Gave Gambling Addict Second Chance
A misappropriation court case covered by the Times of Malta is the latest example of the impact gambling addiction could have on professional and personal aspects of life. This time, the outcome seems to be optimal for both the addict and the public, though. Gambling Problem Leads to Siphoning Company Money The first working day […]
Casino
January 3, 2022
Police Have Arrested Two Men After Two Fatal Shootings in Las Vegas
Several shootings have resulted in two Las Vegas Strip visitors passing away. Thankfully, two suspects have been arrested by the local police. Several Las Vegas Shootings on New Year’s Eve The first victim was an elderly woman, aged 66, according to the reports. She was visiting Las Vegas as a tourist. The unfortunate happening occurred […]
Casino
January 3, 2022
VIP Gambler Picks Bone with MGM Springfield over Missing $21K
A high roller gambler from New Jersey has made the headlines over close to $21,000, which the person claims went missing from his room at the MGM Springfield in Massachusetts. The property has denied the accusations, arguing that the semi-professional blackjack and poker player had checked out when the money was reported gone, MassLive.com first […]
Legal
December 29, 2021
US Virgin Islands Casino Control Commission Member Guilty of Embezzlement
15 days after making her first appearance in court, Stephanie Barnes was found guilty by a jury on embezzlement charges. Barnes was once a member of the US Virgin Islands Casino Control Commission and, during her time with the entity, colluded with its former commissioner to embezzle over $800,000. Barnes faces a maximum sentence of […]
Legal
December 29, 2021
Errant Actions of Atlantic City Police Lead to Gamblers Winning Lawsuit
A pair of gamblers who had their night of entertainment come to an unexpected end in 2017 have turned the tables. The men claimed that New Jersey State Police detectives violated their civil rights during an incident at Atlantic City’s Golden Nugget casino. A federal judge has now ruled in their favor. Gamblers Targeted for […]
Legal
December 28, 2021
Woman Steals $240K to Fuel Gambling Addiction, Found Guilty of Wire Fraud
A woman from Columbus, Georgia is facing years of imprisonment after pleading guilty to wire fraud last week. The Department of Justice (DOJ) Middle District of Georgia revealed on Tuesday last week, that Trenna Denise Trice, 59, of Columbus pleaded guilty to wire fraud on Monday, December 20. Ex-Teacher Embezzles $240,000 to Use on Gambling […]