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.
Cleveland Guardians right-hander Luis Ortiz has been placed on paid, non-disciplinary leave by Major League Baseball as the league investigates two pitches he threw that reportedly coincided with suspicious bet...
Indonesia is advancing a more aggressive regulatory approach to combat online gambling, with government officials confirming that a new government regulation is being finalized. This regulation aims not only to...
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...
New Jersey has become the fifth U.S. state to enact a statutory ban on online sweepstakes casinos following the swift passage of Assembly Bill 5447. On June 30, the legislation was approved by the Assembly in a...
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...
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued a strong warning to social media influencers who promote illegal gambling services, stressing that such activities violate Australian law. Inf...
Norway's gambling regulator, Lottstift, has revealed that a serious technical failure may have resulted in hundreds of public tip-offs about illegal gambling activities not being registered. This malfunction, w...
Prime Minister Hun Manet of Cambodia recently addressed growing criticisms regarding the country's alleged role in facilitating online gambling operations. During a speech at the closing of the Extraordinary Ge...
In response to the growing number of fraudulent online gaming platforms, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has launched a new initiative aimed at protecting players and ensuring a safer o...
A significant scandal has rocked British basketball as five former players of the Surrey Scorchers have been banned following a comprehensive investigation into match-fixing within the 2022-2023 British Basketb...
Online gambling syndicates in Malaysia are increasingly using foreign identities to register SIM cards, enabling them to operate covertly and evade law enforcement efforts. This strategy has posed significant c...
The Japanese government has intensified its crackdown on illegal online gambling, calling for eight countries and regions to block access to their licensed online casino websites for Japanese residents. This mo...
In a recent crackdown aimed at protecting Michigan residents, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist orders to five unlicensed online gambling platforms. These platforms—BoVegas Ca...
The year 2024 marked a noteworthy turning point for Macau’s anti-corruption efforts, especially within its private sector. For the first time, gaming operators actively reported incidents of bribery involving t...
The Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA) has issued an immediate ban against Simba NV, a gambling operator based in Curaçao, after discovering that the company had been offering gambling services to Swedish consume...