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.
In Australia and the government for the state of Queensland has reacted to the recent findings of the investigation into The Star Entertainment Group Limited by promising to introduce ‘tough new laws’ for all l...
In the Philippines and police reportedly arrested Japanese casino magnate Kazuo Okada (pictured) yesterday on ‘grave coercion’ charges connected with late-May’s attempted takeover of the Okada Manila property.
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The casino regulator for the Australian state of New South Wales has reportedly decided to fine The Star Entertainment Group Limited a record AU$100 million (US$62 million) for failing to stem criminal activiti...
In the United Kingdom and the Gambling Commission regulator has announced the levying of a £672,829 ($742,625) fine against the locally-licensed operator behind the GGPoker.co.uk online poker domain as it looks...
The government of China has reportedly added the Philippines to its ‘blacklist’ of overseas tourist destinations it believes its own nationals should avoid due to a growing range of public safety concerns.
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In Australia, the official Queensland inquiry looking into the suitability of The Star Entertainment Group Limited has reportedly found the local casino operator unfit to hold a state-issued gambling license.
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In the western American state of California and a federal appeals court is to reportedly begin hearing oral arguments in December concerning the civil racketeering case being brought against past Wynn Resorts L...
In the Philippines and the Department of Justice has reportedly announced that it is to file criminal charges against Japanese casino magnate Kazuo Okada following his attempted late-May takeover of the Okada M...
The gaming regulator for the small European nation of Malta has announced the launch of a closed consultation concerning proposed amendments to its Player Protection Directive for locally-licensed online gambli...
In the United States and a punter is reportedly suing the BetMGM-branded iGaming enterprise over allegations that it covered up software glitches affecting play on its New Jersey-facing online casino and sports...
In the United Kingdom and the Gambling Commission regulator has announced that it has hit the operator behind the Betfred.com and OddsKing.com iGaming domains with a fine of £2.87 million ($3.12 million).
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In Australia and gambling giant The Star Entertainment Group Limited has reportedly announced that it does not intend to contest the findings of the recent inquiry that found it unsuitable to hold a New South W...
Thailand and Cambodia have been subject to major crackdowns of anti-gambling activity in recent weeks, with police making arrests in both areas. Over 550 illegal immigrants were detained in Cambodia while 40 we...
In Australia and casino operator The Star Entertainment Group Limited has reportedly announced that its Acting Chief Executive Officer has stepped down after less than three months in the provisional role.
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In Macau and the trial of the 21 individuals being charged with various illegal gaming, fraud, money laundering and criminal association infractions has reportedly again heard testimony relating to the alleged ...