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Crown Resorts Limited employees plead guilty in China

June 26, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, China, Gaming Industry News, Crime

A little over eight months after being arrested in China for “gambling crimes” and the 19 detained employees of Crown Resorts Limited have today reportedly pleaded guilty and been sentenced following a trial th...

Third Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska defendant agrees plea deal

Adam Morgan

June 22, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Crime, Nebraska

The third of nine former members of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska’s tribal council charged with theft from the WinnaVegas Casino Resort has reportedly pled guilty in Nebraska after agreeing to a plea deal wit...

Macau casino regulator urges vigilance on mobile telephone ban

Adam Morgan

June 21, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Macau, Crime

Following last week’s arrests of 17 individuals accused of running a proxy betting syndicate online, the casino regulator in Macau has reportedly urged casino and junket operators to remain vigilant concerning ...

City of Dreams Manila increases security measures

Adam Morgan

June 20, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Crime, Philippines

Following the recent shooting and arson attack at the Resorts World Manila venue that left 38 dead and 54 injured, casino operator Melco Resorts and Entertainment (Philippines) Corporation has reportedly beefed...

Ex-Mohegan Sun Pocono VP sentenced to 32 months in slots scheme

K Morrison

June 20, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Money Laundering, Conspiracy, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Pennsylvania

Former Mohegan Sun Pocono vice president of player development, Robert Pellegrini, was handed down a 32-month prison sentence on Friday by a Pennsylvania federal court for conspiracy to commit money laundering....

Under-investigation Kazuo Okada loses Chairman post

Adam Morgan

June 20, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Crime, Philippines

A week after Universal Entertainment Corporation launched an investigation into the involvement of its Chairman, Kazuo Okada, into an alleged illegal transfer of cash and its Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertain...

Macau police bust online proxy betting and loan-sharking syndicates

Adam Morgan

June 19, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Macau, Crime

In Macau, local law enforcement officials have reportedly broken up an online proxy betting syndicate that allegedly processed up to $1.28 million in baccarat wagers over the previous year. According to a re...

Gambling raids in Johor net more than 2,000 arrests

K Morrison

June 16, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Unlicensed Operation, Online Gambling News, Malaysia, Crime

Police in Johor detained over 2,000 people in a combined 388 raids conducted on unlicensed online gambling premises across the Malaysian state from June 1 to June 10, according to local news agencies. Of the...

Nine arrests made by BC police in casino money laundering probe

K Morrison

June 15, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, British Columbia, Money Laundering

A year-long investigation leading to the identification of millions of dollars allegedly being laundered through Lower Mainland casinos has resulted in the arrest of nine people by police in the Canadian provin...

Philippines lawmakers set to consider institution of casino entry fees

Adam Morgan

June 14, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Crime, Philippines

In the Philippines, lawmakers are reportedly soon set to consider legislation that would institute a nation-wide casino entry fee amounting to about $60 in order to deter non-moneyed and indebted individuals fr...

Junket operator Suncity Group runs foul of Philippines regulator

Adam Morgan

June 12, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Unlicensed Operation, Licenses, Philippines

In the Philippines, junket operator Suncity Group has reportedly fallen foul of the nation’s gambling regulator after allegedly setting up operations at a small casino in the city of Pasay without permission. ...

Philippines regulator suspends Resorts World Manila casino license

Adam Morgan

June 9, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Crime, Philippines

Following last week’s attack at the Resorts World Manila that left 38 dead and 54 injured, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation regulator has reportedly suspended the venue’s casino license pending t...

Philippines police name Resorts World Manila attacker

Adam Morgan

June 6, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Crime, Philippines

In the Philippines, officials have reportedly identified the armed man that last week killed 37 people and injured 53 others after setting fire to the casino inside the Resorts World Manila development. Acco...

Macau legislators pass border currency declaration legislation

Adam Morgan

June 6, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Money Laundering, Macau

In an attempt to help stop illegal money laundering, legislators in Macau have approved a government-proposed measure that is set to introduce a currency declaration scheme for all high-value individuals travel...

Death toll rises at Resorts World Manila in the Philippines

K Morrison

June 2, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Asian Casino News, Indepth / Featured Articles, Crime, Philippines

CNN reports that a total of 37 people have been killed at the Resorts World Casino and Hotel in the Philippines after a lone gunman forced his way into the casino around midnight local time (Thursday ET), shoot...