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.

UAE Gaming Regulator Warns Against Unlicensed Operators

The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), the UAE’s gaming regulator, has issued a strong warning to residents about the risks associated with engaging with unlicensed lottery and gaming opera...

Philippines Targets Final Active POGOs for Shutdown

In a significant development, the Philippine government has announced stringent actions against Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), signaling a major policy shift aimed at curbing illegal activities a...

Google Updates Ad Policies with Germany’s GGL to Combat Illegal Gambling

In a significant regulatory update, Google has revised its "Gambling and other games" advertising policy in Germany. This amendment, orchestrated in collaboration with Germany’s Joint Gambling Authority (GGL), ...

Winbet Faces Regulatory Scrutiny for Unlicensed Operations in the Netherlands

The Dutch Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has recently intensified its clampdown on illegal online gambling activities by imposing a significant penalty payment order on Winbet NV. This enforcement ...