Crime

Every industry and profession has its unsavory characters. While much of the world gambling trade is now regulated, there are still plenty of regions in the dark grey and darker zones. As well, whenever extraordinary amounts of money or opportunity are available in any business, a few bad apples will try to take advantage of it. We cover the important breaking crime news here which can include anything from a compromised regulator to small-time crooks looking to profit off some weakness in security.

In a matter of a few short years, we have shown the spotlight on well over 500 incidences of malfeasance running the gamut from insider trading to casino heists, cheating, hacking, money laundering, illegal bookmaking, data breaches, unlicensed operations, tax evasion, conspiracy, racketeering, bribery, and financial fraud.

We don't cover every single sensational crime, because this isn't clickbait - it's just us doing our part as responsible participants in an industry that should always remain transparent and accountable... an industry so self-conscious about its past that violations are often brought to a regulator's attention by the very actors who have made a mistake.

Michigan Cracks Down on Unlicensed Online Gambling Platforms

In a firm move to protect consumers and uphold the legality of its online gaming market, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist orders to six digital gambling platforms that were f...

AUSTRAC Flags AML Concerns at Two Northern Australian Casinos

Australia’s financial intelligence agency AUSTRAC has directed two northern casinos—The Ville Resort-Casino in Townsville, Queensland, and Mindil Beach Casino Resort in Darwin, Northern Territory—to appoint ind...

BAGO Raises Alarm Over Surge in Illegal Online Gambling Across Belgium

A recent study commissioned by the Belgian Association of Licensed Gaming Operators (BAGO) has revealed a troubling reality: approximately 25% of Belgian gamblers are using unlicensed gambling websites. These i...

Man Arrested in Japan Record-Breaking Illegal Online Gambling Case

Japanese law enforcement has arrested a 38-year-old man in what is being called the largest individual online gambling case in the country’s history. The suspect, Makoto Chomabayashi, is accused of placing bets...

High5Games Reaches $1.4M Settlement Over Unlicensed Casino in Connecticut

The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) has finalized a $1.4 million settlement with High5Games, resolving allegations that the company ran an unauthorized online casino within the state. The ag...

Norsk Tipping Under Investigation Over Potential Underage Gambling

Norway’s state-owned gaming operator, Norsk Tipping, is under regulatory scrutiny following allegations that minors may have used its platform. The Norwegian Gambling Authority, Lotteritilsynet, initiated the i...

Wynn Resorts Penalized $5.5M for Ties to Unlicensed Fund Transfers

Wynn Resorts Ltd. has been hit with a $5.5 million fine by the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) for its involvement in a scheme that leveraged unlicensed money transmitting businesses to attract high-stakes inter...

PAGCOR Issues Alert Over Fraudulent Lucky 7 Gaming Certifications

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has issued a fresh warning to the public concerning fraudulent activities allegedly involving Lucky 7 Bingo Corporation. Though the company holds a legit...

Premier League Clubs Face Legal Risk Over TGP Betting Sponsors

Five English Premier League clubs are under scrutiny after the Gambling Commission issued formal warnings regarding their sponsorship ties to an unlicensed gambling operator. Bournemouth, Fulham, Newcastle Unit...

Spreadex Faces £2 Million Fine for Anti-Money Laundering and Social Responsibility Failures

Gambling operator Spreadex Limited has been fined £2,022,000 following a Britain's Gambling Commission investigation that uncovered significant shortcomings in its anti-money laundering (AML) and social respons...

Michigan Cracks Down on Four Offshore Gambling Sites in Latest Legal Push

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has stepped up its enforcement actions against illegal online gambling by issuing cease-and-desist letters to four offshore operators—You Wager, Bet Pop Casino, Wager 7,...

Philippines Investigates Junket Operators Involved in Money Laundering Linked to Kidnapping Case

The Philippines’ Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) is ramping up its investigation into junket operators accused of facilitating the laundering of ransom money associated with the kidnapping of businessman A...

Albay Governor Grex Lagman Dismissed from Office Over Jueteng Allegations in Philippines

Albay Governor Edcel Greco “Grex” Lagman has once again left office following a decision by the Office of the Ombudsman, which found him guilty of grave misconduct for allegedly accepting protection money from ...