Crime

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.

NBA Coach Chauncey Billups and Heat’s Terry Rozier Arrested in Major Mafia-Linked Gambling Probe

Federal authorities have arrested Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier in connection with a far-reaching criminal investigation that uncovered Mafia-backed poker ...

Platinum Gaming Faces £10 Million Fine for AML and Social Responsibility Failures

Platinum Gaming Limited, the operator of popular UK gambling websites like unibet.co.uk and uk.bingo.com, has been hit with a £10 million penalty by the UK Gambling Commission. This fine comes after a thorough ...

Federal Probe Uncovers Suspected Betting Syndicate Targeting NCAA Basketball

A growing investigation by federal authorities and the NCAA is revealing alarming details about a suspected gambling operation that allegedly influenced betting activity on men’s college basketball games last s...

Macau Casino Suspicious Transaction Reports Decline by Nearly 10% in First Nine Months of 2025

Macau’s gaming industry saw a notable decline in the number of suspicious transaction reports (STRs) filed during the first nine months of 2025, according to the latest data from the city’s Financial Intelligen...

Finnish Floorball Hit by Widespread Betting Breach Involving 114 Insiders

A sweeping investigation has revealed that more than 100 individuals tied to Finnish floorball placed bets on matches within their own sport, in violation of strict gambling rules. The Finnish Sports Ethics Cen...

East Timor Halts Online Gambling Licenses Amid Security Warnings

Just six months after granting its first license for offshore online gambling, East Timor has abruptly shut down the industry, citing mounting concerns over national security, criminal infiltration, and threats...

Michigan Intensifies Enforcement Against Unlicensed Online Gambling

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has widened its enforcement campaign against unlawful gambling platforms, issuing new cease-and-desist orders to multiple operators accused of targeting state residents ...

Boyd Gaming Faces Lawsuit After Cyberattack Exposes Employee Data

Boyd Gaming Corporation, a major casino and entertainment company headquartered in Las Vegas, has become the latest high-profile target of cybercriminals. The company revealed in a filing with the U.S. Securiti...

Vietnam and South Korea Target Illegal Online Gambling Networks

Authorities in both Vietnam and South Korea have intensified efforts against large-scale illegal online gambling operations, issuing severe prison sentences and shutting down networks that processed billions of...

Investors Sue Over Failed $130M Tinian Casino Development

A decade after grand promises of a “Titanic-themed” resort and casino on Tinian, the ambitious project has collapsed into a legal battle. Twenty-three Chinese nationals are now seeking $13.4 million in damages,...