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Bribery allegations threaten Russia and Qatar’s rights to host FIFA world cup

June 9, 2015

U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Money Laundering, Tax Evasion, Conspiracy, Racketeering, Crime, Russia

The investigation into FIFA has confirmed that an ugly monster controls the ‘beautiful’ game. The investigation has implicated some of the most senior members of FIFA on corruption charges and also alleges that...

US Authorities impose $75 million fine on pacific island casino

Renee Kingsley

June 5, 2015

Casino News, Hong Kong, Money Laundering, Conspiracy, Crime, Northern Mariana Islands, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

The US Department of Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced this week that it had imposed a $75 million fine on the Tinian Dynasty Hotel and Casino, which is located in the Commonwea...

Quebec authorities investigate Amaya Gaming CEO and CFO

Renee Kingsley

June 3, 2015

Canada, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Money Laundering, Economy/Finance, Quebec, Online Gambling News, Tax Evasion, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Crime, Financial Fraud, Taxes

Amaya Inc based out of Canada, was a relatively unknown company until it surprised everyone in the poker industry in June 2014, when it confirmed that it had successfully acquired PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker...

Paul Phua prepares for home after US Judge drops all charges

Renee Kingsley

June 3, 2015

U.S.A., Hacking, Money Laundering, Illegal Bookmaking, Unlicensed Operation, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Malaysia, Crime, Racketeering, Nevada

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Nevada Gaming Control Board agents went to great lengths to infiltrate Paul Phua’s alleged illegal gambling operation at his Caesars Palace villa in Las Vegas. The sti...

U.S. Treasury’s FinCEN has reach into Northern Marianas/Saipan

Lars Jones

June 2, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, Money Laundering, Tax Evasion, Conspiracy, Northern Mariana Islands, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Saipan

A U.S. District Court judge in the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands has ruled that the U.S. Treasury can regulate, and their Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) can enforce anti-money launderi...

FIFA president Sepp Blatter to resign

Lars Jones

June 2, 2015

Unsavory reports, World Casino News, Money Laundering, Racketeering

In a lunchtime press conference today, 17 year president of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Sepp Blatter announced that he is stepping down, but not with immediate effect. His curre...

FIFA members show faith in Sepp Blatter and re-elect him as FIFA President despite corruption scandal

Renee Kingsley

May 30, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Unsavory reports, World Casino News, Money Laundering, Conspiracy, Racketeering, Crime, Trinidad and Tobago

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has been in the news this week for all the wrong reasons as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has accused 14 senior officials of corruption charg...

New Zealand drug lord spends $15 million At SkyCity Casino

Renee Kingsley

May 25, 2015

New Zealand, Money Laundering, Crime

Authorities across the world have long suspected a connection between casinos, money laundering and the underworld. Police in New Zealand recently reported that a convicted drug lord has spent over $15 million ...

$9.6 million in gambling assets awarded to law enforcement; case began with gambling officers

Sam Mitchell

May 21, 2015

U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Money Laundering, Costa Rica, Online Gambling News, Crime, Oklahoma, Texas

May 20th 2015, in Albany, New York the take-down of an international gambling ring that handled more than $1 billion in offshore wagers is paying for law enforcement in various regions.The largest amount, $4.66...

Chinese authorities catch and prosecute 2nd most wanted man in China

Renee Kingsley

May 15, 2015

China, Money Laundering, Macau, Financial Fraud, Singapore

Beijing has targeted Macau's casino industry because it's been reported to be a hotbed for corruption, money laundering and racketeering. More than 50% of Macau's casino revenue comes from VIP and high stake ga...

Caesars money laundering charges–up to $20 million fine possible

Lars Jones

May 12, 2015

U.S.A., Money Laundering, Macau, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

Caesars Entertainment Corp. said in a quarterly Securities and Exchange Commission filing yesterday that they are in discussions with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the U.S. Department of the Treas...

Sports betting expert Tony Chau pleads guilty

Lars Jones

May 10, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Money Laundering, Unlicensed Operation, Sports betting, Tax Evasion

Tony Chau ran sportsbettingchamp.com and sold a betting system through the site. He also marketed off-shore sports books located in Costa Rica and Panama, taking a percentage of each referred bettor's losses. O...

Guilty verdict given to former CEO of Legends Sports

Sam Mitchell

May 4, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Money Laundering, Illegal Bookmaking, Unlicensed Operation, Sports betting, Oklahoma

The case started in April 2013, when the US Department of Justice indicted 34 people including Luke King, former CEO of Legends Sports. King has now been found guilty on the charges of illegal gambling. The US ...

Vietnamese women commit drug crimes to pay Crown Casino gambling debt

Sadonna Price

May 4, 2015

Australia, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Money Laundering

A study entitled Risky Business, researched by the Swinburne University of Australia, has found that record numbers of Vietnamese women are being jailed due to crime activity based on gambling debts. The women ...

Thomas Rust no longer a high roller but criminal

Sam Mitchell

May 3, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Money Laundering, Nevada

Thomas Rust, a Utah man, was convicted on money laundering, drug, and tax charges. This former high roller of West Wendover, Nevada casinos laundered $384,569 in drug money using slot machines. The verdict was ...

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Bribery allegations threaten Russia and Qatar’s rights to host FIFA world cup

US Authorities impose $75 million fine on pacific island casino

Quebec authorities investigate Amaya Gaming CEO and CFO

Paul Phua prepares for home after US Judge drops all charges

U.S. Treasury’s FinCEN has reach into Northern Marianas/Saipan

FIFA president Sepp Blatter to resign

FIFA members show faith in Sepp Blatter and re-elect him as FIFA President despite corruption scandal

New Zealand drug lord spends $15 million At SkyCity Casino

$9.6 million in gambling assets awarded to law enforcement; case began with gambling officers

Chinese authorities catch and prosecute 2nd most wanted man in China

Caesars money laundering charges–up to $20 million fine possible

Sports betting expert Tony Chau pleads guilty

Guilty verdict given to former CEO of Legends Sports

Vietnamese women commit drug crimes to pay Crown Casino gambling debt

Thomas Rust no longer a high roller but criminal

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Macau Gaming Tax Revenue Hits MOP$8.5 Billion in August, Sets Post-Pandemic Record

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Americans Call for Gambling Oversight of Sports Event Contracts

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