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 casino operator Crown Resorts Limited has reportedly rejected an improved takeover proposal from American private equity management firm The Blackstone Group Incorporated.
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In southern Europe and a fresh investigation has found that a lack of effective governance concerning non-competitive games of football is leaving such ‘friendly’ contests vulnerable to instances of match-fixin...
Following his arrest by police in mainland China over the weekend and Alvin Chau Cheok Wa (pictured) is reportedly set to stand down as Chief Executive Officer for Asian casino investor Suncity Group Holdings L...
In Australia and the Chief Investigator for the Liquor and Gaming New South Wales regulator has reportedly asserted that his state’s 95,000 video slots are being used to illegally launder ‘hundreds of millions’...
In Macau and the Judiciary Police has reportedly announced the arrest of eleven individuals for allegedly having ties to illicit gambling supposedly being conducted by local junket giant Suncity Group.
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American private equity management firm The Blackstone Group Incorporated has reportedly lodged a second improved offer in its effort to take over beleaguered Australian casino operator Crown Resorts Limited.
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The media and communications watchdog for Australia has stepped up its crackdown against unlicensed online gaming websites by instituting a formal block against the remote lottery services at Red Fox Lotto and ...
The gaming regulator for the Netherlands has announced that it is to investigate 25 iGaming sites following allegations that these domains may have been illicitly offering Dutch players the chance to remotely e...
The government of the United States has reportedly warned domestic companies and individuals that they should refrain from investing in certain sections of the Cambodian economy including its burgeoning casino ...
In Australia and local casino operator Crown Resorts Limited has announced the appointment of experienced hotelier Simon McGrath (pictured) to serve as the Chief Executive Officer for its recently-opened Crown ...
Prominent iGaming operator LeoVegas AB has reaffirmed its commitment to creating a safer gambling environment by allowing all of its customers in the United Kingdom to instantly set individualized deposit limit...
In an attempt to help in the resuscitation of its beleaguered reputation and Australian casino operator Crown Resorts Limited has reportedly hired Danielle Keighery (pictured) to serve as its new Chief Corporat...
Australian casino operator Crown Resorts Limited has reportedly agreed to pay slightly over $93.8 million in order to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by a group of its disgruntled shareholders.
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In Australia and the Victorian royal commission looking into the local gambling license suitability of Crown Resorts Limited has reportedly branded the local casino operator’s attitude towards implementing effe...