Legal
December 28, 2022
New York Jets Suspends Miles Austin for Gambling Offenses
The news has been confirmed by a source who spoke to ESPN, a media publication, and said that Austin had breached the NFL’s gambling policy. Austin, who plays for the New York Jets, has denied wagering on NFL games through his lawyer, William P. Deni Jr, who spoke with various media representatives. Nevertheless, the wide […]
Legal
December 23, 2022
Miccosukee Tribe Sues Insurance Company for $5M Swindled in a Casino Fraud
The Miccosukee Tribe of Florida launched a legal proceeding against its insurer Great American Insurance Company seeking to recoup $5.3 million, which was swindled in an elaborate embezzlement scheme at its Miccosukee Casino & Resort in Miami-Dade County. Four employees, three spouses and a girlfriend were convicted of theft, computer fraud, and money laundering. Beginning […]
Industry
December 16, 2022
Senator Calls for Tougher Action on POGOs as Kidnappings Continue
Allegations for crimes related to the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) once again reignited the debate on whether or not the government can act accordingly and enforce the law. Such crimes have increased recently, which caused a Philippine Senator to ask the government for an official position about the future of POGOs. POGO-Related Crimes Continue […]
Industry
December 15, 2022
Thai Influencer Gets 54-year Jail Sentence over Gambling Promo
A former celebrity boxer, advisor of the House on gambling in Thailand, and internet personality, Siapo Po-arnon, was sentenced earlier this week over allegations of participation in the promotion of online gambling activities, as well as money laundering, a report revealed. Internet Celebrity in Thailand Sentenced to Prison The 30-year-old was among a group of […]
Industry
December 15, 2022
Turkish Authorities Commenced New Crackdown on Illegal Betting
Illegal betting activities in northern Cyprus continue, organized by relatives of murdered businessman Halil Falyali, according to Turkish Minister of Interior Suleyman Soylu. Illegal Betting Continues Soylu, who spoke to the Turkish news media channel TRT, claimed that the entire area from the Balkans to Malta and the north is filled with illegal online betting […]
Sports
December 13, 2022
ITIA Issues Life Bans over Multiple Match-Fixing Offenses
French tennis players Jules Okala and Mick Lescure have been handed lifetime bans from the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) over match-fixing offenses going back to 2014. The offenses were finally investigated by integrity authorities, with the severity of the cases mandating life-long suspension from the sport. Okala, whose highest ATP ranking was 338, was […]
Industry
December 12, 2022
Gambling Operators Need to Protect from Cyberattacks, Report
Online security experts met last week to discuss the worrying trend of increasing cyberattacks against casinos and other leisure operators, a new report reveals. The recent discussion comes ahead of planned changes to the cyber regulations in Nevada. Cyberattacks Impact Gambling Operators During the conference, experts from the cyber security industry warned that casinos and […]
Casino
December 12, 2022
One More Queensland Casino Charged Over Illegitimate Junket Operations
Following a probe by the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) lasting over 9 months, North Queensland casino The Ville Casino in Townsville has been charged with violating the state’s gambling regulations. Another Queensland Casino Faces Charges Over Illegitimate Junket Operations Just after Queensland casino – the Reef Hotel Casino – in Cairns was […]
Legal
December 9, 2022
South Carolina Illegal Gambling Organization Sentenced in Court
The US Attorney’s Office of the District of South Carolina said in a press release that the illegal gambling organization uncovered by the joint investigation between Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) was sentenced in court. Selling Unlicensed Gambling Machines Bubba Technology Group, LLC, operating as an illegal gambling […]
Legal
December 9, 2022
Largest US Cockfighting Operation Dismantled, Members Sentenced
Seven members of an Alabama family were sentenced for their participation in a massive cockfighting operation. Besides participating in a large-scale cock fighting operation, the family members had established fighting-bird breeding businesses and operated an illegal gambling business. Due to the unusual cruelty of the nature of the business operation, the Department of Justice (DOJ) […]
