Casino
June 21, 2021
Quebec Doesn’t Want Criminals in Its Casinos
Canada is still, a decade after it began, dealing with a massive corruption scandal tied to certain casinos and a large money-laundering operation that still hasn’t been completely uncovered. The ordeal has led to high-profile political figures losing their jobs and some criminals involved been targeted by drive-by shootings. In an effort to help clean […]
Esports
June 17, 2021
Former Resurgence Roster Served with Bans for Match-Fixing
Riot Games, owner of Valorant Esports, announced in a statement today significant sanctions against members of the former Resurgence Valorant team for manipulating the outcome of a competitive match. Mastermind and Financier Suspended for 3 Years The roster of former Resurgence Valorant team was suspended by the operator for a match-fixing scheme in the match […]
Business
June 16, 2021
Regulators and Prosecutors Raise Charges for Insider Trading
The US Attorney’s Office in San Francisco charged a group of 6 people Tuesday with trading on inside information to earn a combined $1.7 million, Wall Street Journal reported. Infinera Quarterly Earnings Tips Authorities charged 3 of the men in federal criminal court for their involvement in the sharing of unlawful stock tips that allowed […]
Legal
June 16, 2021
DraftKings Upset after Hindenburg Research Accuses It of Involvement in Illicit Activity
DraftKings is in bed with organized crime and money launderers. That’s what someone with Hindenburg Research would have everyone believe, although the individual (or individuals) may have ulterior motives. The gaming operator was called out yesterday by Hindenburg, a noted short-seller, resulting in DraftKings’ stock price registering a sizeable drop. DraftKings has responded to the […]
Casino
June 16, 2021
Menominee Casino Resort in Wisconsin Taken Down by Cyberintruders
A casino outside Kenosha, Wisconsin is still busy assessing the damage after hackers reportedly broke into its system. The Menominee Casino Resort became the latest target of cyberintruders when it was targeted last Thursday, but the property didn’t announce the issue until this past Monday. While the resort doesn’t believe customer data may have been […]
Legal
June 15, 2021
Montana Robber Who Beheaded Casino Patron Receives 65 Years in Prison
Donald Ray Cherry, 34, was sentenced to 65 years in prison for killing Myron Wesley Knight. The crime dates back to 2017, when Cherry together with Jeffery Glen Haverty, killed and beheaded Knight at a campsite near a casino in Billings, Montana. Montana Resident Receives 65-Year Prison Sentence Montana resident was sentenced to 65 years […]
Sports
June 15, 2021
AIBA Commissions Investigation into Possible Olympic Match-Fixing
Match-fixing is a widespread problem in sports, and now the International Boxing Association is stepping in to investigate fraud in its midst. AIBA Hires McLaren to Probe Corrupt Practices Allegations The International Boxing Association (AIBA) is looking into potential fraud related to match-fixing and corruption during the 2016 Olympic Games. The investigation comes only a month before the […]
Casino
June 15, 2021
Rough COVID-19 Rebound for Casinos as They Deal with Murder and Theft
The restart of the US economy has brought with it a restart of criminal activity, as well. Casinos across the US had enjoyed a lull in crime because of COVID-19, but that has changed since health restrictions are being lifted across the country. The past week has seen several high-profile crimes linked to casinos in […]
Casino
June 15, 2021
New Jersey Identity Thief Arrested in Police Sting
Law enforcement authorities in New Jersey announced a major arrest in an identity theft case in the iGaming industry. Casey Ennis was arrested after a 17-month investigation by New Jersey authorities into ongoing allegations of multiple cases of identity theft. New Jersey police claim Ennis stole more than 1,800 accounts on multiple online gaming sites within the […]
Business
June 11, 2021
Garden Grove Police Busts Illegal Gambling, Arrests 19 People
California police made multiple arrests of people allegedly dealing with illegal gambling operations at a private home in Garden Grove. Gambling House Found while Executing Search Warrant Responding to complaints made by the surrounding community, a search warrant was executed on the evening of June 9 for a residence in the 10000 block of McMichael […]