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.

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 ...

Rhode Island House to Reconsider Bill Making Online Gambling a Misdemeanor for 18-20 Year Olds

A previously rejected proposal that would criminalize online gambling for individuals under the age of 21 in Rhode Island has unexpectedly resurfaced and advanced. One week after the House Judiciary Committee d...

Student Sentenced in Indonesia for Instagram Gambling Promotion

An Indonesian district court has sentenced 20-year-old Indah Siska Sari to two and a half years in prison for promoting an illegal online gambling platform via her Instagram account. The verdict, issued on Apri...

Arizona Cracks Down on Unlicensed Gambling Operators with Cease-and-Desist Orders

In a move to protect Arizona residents and uphold the state’s gaming laws, the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has issued cease-and-desist orders to several unlicensed and unregulated gambling operators. The...

MGM Resorts Fined $8.5 Million for Role in Illegal Bookmaking Scheme

MGM Resorts International has agreed to pay an $8.5 million fine to the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), resolving allegations that the company failed to prevent illegal bookmakers from laundering large sums...

United Kingdom: Ex-Tory MP and 14 Others Charged in 2024 Election Betting Case

Fifteen individuals, including political figures and former party officials, have been formally charged with offenses related to betting on the timing of the 2024 United Kingdom general election. The charges fo...

New Jersey Councilman, Lucchese Crime Members Among 39 Charged in Gambling Ring

In one of the largest takedowns of its kind in recent years, New Jersey authorities have charged 39 individuals, including known associates of the Lucchese crime family and an elected borough councilman, in con...

MGCB Cracks Down on Unlicensed Sports Prediction Platforms

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has launched formal investigations into several unlicensed platforms offering sports-related prediction markets, flagging serious concerns about consumer safety and the ...

KSA Reports Lower Losses After New Dutch Gambling Rules

Efforts by the Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) to enforce responsible gaming rules appear to be paying off. According to the latest monitoring report, major player losses have declined significantly follow...

Michigan Targets Offshore Gambling Sites in Major Enforcement Action

In a firm move to safeguard its residents, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has cracked down on 13 unlicensed gambling websites operating outside U.S. jurisdiction but illegally targeting users in the s...