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.

Crown Resorts Limited inquiry hears from James Packer counsel

In the Australian state of New South Wales and the official inquiry looking into the casino license suitability of Crown Resorts Limited has reportedly been told that majority shareholder James Packer should no...

Lithuania implementing new know-your-customer rules for iGaming

Authorities in Lithuania have reportedly published a series of new know-your-customer rules for iGaming firms following the recent emergence of allegations that the small nation’s online gaming industry may hav...

5Dimes reaches federal settlement with American authorities

In the United States and the controversial 5Dimes gambling brand has announced the signing of a settlement with federal authorities that could soon allow it to enter the country’s legitimate online sportsbettin...

Indiana casino executive indicted on federal campaign fraud charges

In Indiana and a senior executive with the firm behind the under-construction Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana has reportedly been indicted on federal charges that he helped illegally funnel campaign contribut...

National Revenue Agency put in charge of regulating Bulgarian gambling

In Bulgaria and the National Revenue Agency tax bureau has reportedly been charged with regulating the country’s gambling industry after federal lawmakers enacted a measure to abolish the previous State Commiss...

Imperial Pacific International Holdings Limited investor offloads shares

Billionaire Chinese businesswoman Cui Li Jie has reportedly offloaded 1.54% of her stake in besieged casino operator Imperial Pacific International Holdings Limited after a steep decline in its share price trig...