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 Executive Chairman for casino operator The Star Entertainment Group Limited has announced that he will be stepping down ahead of his scheduled appearance before an ongoing New South Wales l...
The Garda Anti-Bribery & Corruption Unit along with the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau carried out a mission this week, arresting ten men in connection with match-fixing involving the League of Irelan...
In Australia and the gaming regulator for the state of New South Wales has reportedly called on the government to begin slapping online sportsbetting firms with higher penalties for repeatedly breaking its rule...
As part of a new probe into the global iGaming industry and the Asian Racing Federation has reportedly announced that it believes up to 61% of online gambling domains are effectively operating illegally with ju...
In the United States and regulators in five states reportedly filed an emergency cease-and-desist order earlier this week against a metaverse enterprise they claim ‘is simply a high-tech scam’ with illicit ties...
In Australia and casino operator The Star Entertainment Group Limited has reportedly suspended a customer rebate program amid concerns that the scheme could potentially breach local rules to prevent money laund...
In Australia and local casino operator The Star Entertainment Group Limited has announced that three of its executives have resigned with immediate effect following the conclusion of its disastrous license suit...
In the eastern American state of Massachusetts and the former leader of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe has reportedly been convicted in federal court on extortion and bribery charges linked to his group’s plan to ...
In the Netherlands and the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) gaming regulator has admonished the nation’s crop of licensed iGaming operators for not fully complying with its rules to prevent money laundering and the fin...
LAs part of its long-running crackdown on unlicensed iGaming operators and the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has announced that it has commenced civil actions in federal court against a t...
American technology and data-driven analytics firm US Integrity Incorporated has announced its receipt of a strategic investment of an unspecified amount of cash from prominent land-based casino operator Las Ve...
In the United States and the American Gaming Association trade group has implored the federal government to initiate a coordinated crackdown against unregulated ‘skill game’ machines and illegal online casino a...
Hybrid blockchain platform provider LTO Network Incorporated has announced that it has partnered with fellow Dutch firm Sphereon so as to trial its technology inside London’s prestigious Les Ambassadeurs Casino...
Securities regulators in the southern American states of Alabama and Texas have reportedly ordered the blockchain-based cryptocurrency project at Sand Vegas Casino Club to cease selling non-fungible tokens.
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In the United Kingdom and a man has reportedly been forced to surrender almost £140,000 ($182,000) after being found guilty of running illegal lottery services from his personal Facebook page.
According to a...