Illegal Bookmaking

Feds Push for Reduced Sentence for Bookie Who Aided Ohtani Case

Federal prosecutors are urging a California judge to impose a prison sentence far below federal guidelines for bookmaker Mathew Bowyer, whose gambling operation reached high-profile clients and drew scrutiny to...

Singapore Basketball League Shaken by Alleged Match-Fixing Scandal

Singapore’s basketball community has been jolted by allegations of match-fixing that have led to nine arrests, raising concerns about the integrity of the country’s top domestic competition. The Corrupt Practic...

NBA and Players Union Push for Prop Betting Restrictions After Gambling Scandals

The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) are uniting in support of stricter limitations on proposition betting, a move driven by mounting concerns over game integrity and harassment of ath...

Illegal Gambling Still Commands Nearly One-Third of U.S. Gaming Market

Americans are wagering hundreds of billions of dollars each year with unregulated gambling operators, according to a new analysis from the American Gaming Association (AGA). The report estimates that $673.6 bil...

Emmanuel Clase Placed on Paid Leave Amid MLB Gambling Inquiry

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave through August 31 as part of an ongoing investigation by Major League Baseball into potential sports betting violations. ...

Michigan Orders 19 Unlicensed Gambling Sites to Shut Down

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has taken decisive action against unlawful online gambling by directing 19 unlicensed operators to halt all activity targeting Michigan residents. The enforcement move m...

Malik Beasley Under Federal Scrutiny for Alleged NBA Gambling Ties

Malik Beasley, a prominent NBA sharpshooter who most recently suited up for the Detroit Pistons, is currently under federal investigation over alleged gambling activity tied to NBA games and player-specific pro...

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...

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...

Maryland Attempts to Shut Down Unauthorized Online Sports Event Contracts

Maryland’s top gaming authority has ordered three major financial trading platforms to immediately stop offering sports-based contracts that resemble unlicensed sports betting. On Monday, the Maryland Lottery a...

Illegal Betting on Grand National Expected to Reach Nearly £10 Million

The Grand National is expected to witness an alarming rise in illegal betting, with industry analysts projecting that nearly £10 million will be wagered through unregulated channels. This surge in illicit gambl...

Resorts World Las Vegas Settles for $10.5 Million Fine Over Illegal Gambling Activity

In a move that could shake up Nevada's gaming industry, Resorts World Las Vegas is set to pay a hefty $10.5 million fine to the state for allowing illegal bookmakers to gamble millions of dollars at the casino....