Crime

Connecticut Former Funeral Director Who Gambled Away Families' Funds Enters Guilty Plea

Phillip Pietras, 51, is expected to be sentenced to more than seven years behind bars.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Wed, 09/23/2026 - 22:01

Prosecutors Identify 18 Allegedly Rigged Pitches for Emmanuel Clase Trial

Federal prosecutors have identified 18 pitches, including one from a 2024 playoff game, that they allege involved sharing with bettors.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mon, 09/21/2026 - 21:32

Prostitution, Bestiality and the FBI: Will Congress Act? There's a Bet for That..... But It's Not What You Think

FBI Director Kash Patel defended a hiring policy change Tuesday that allows some applicants who have engaged in prostitution and bestiality to be considered for employment, insisting that the move was made to enable victims of those acts to apply for a job without fear of automatic disqualification.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 09/16/2026 - 16:11

St. Petersburg Florida Venues Subject of Early Morning Gambling Raids

Action Arcade and The Zoo Sports Club and Grille in St. Petersburg hit as part of “Operation Final Spin.”

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 09/16/2026 - 12:15

Las Vegas Rental Home Owner Suspicious About Ambush Robbery of Huntington Beach Poker Pro Jared Griener

Police released photos of two suspects Tuesday but home owner claims a review of security footage during Jared Griener's stay show multiple people in and out of the house with some having access to the security code.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Tue, 09/15/2026 - 21:37

Former NFL Player Ordered by Georgia Court to Pay Gambling Debt as Son Faces Sexual Assault Charges

Kroy Biermann has been ordered by a Georgia court to pay $64,000 stemming from a gambling debt, all while his 15-year-old son was released on bond in a serious sexual battery case. He is the dad of KJ Biermann, a 15-year-old charged with sexual assault.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 09/15/2026 - 09:53

A Third Suspect Has Now Been Charged in Fargo North Dakota Poker Robbery

Fahd Laith, 19, of Moorhead, Minnesota (pictured below), has been charged in Cass County District Court with conspiracy to commit robbery involving a firearm, dangerous weapon, or destructive device, a Class B felony. He was arrested and booked into the Cass County Jail and was arraigned Sept. 8.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Fri, 09/11/2026 - 21:41

A Pickleball Player From Boca Raton Florida Allegedly Ran a Gambling Ring

Devon Shalmi was arrested on Tuesday following a year-long undercover investigation by local law enforcement agencies. He faces charges of bookmaking, money laundering and operating a gambling house.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Fri, 09/11/2026 - 12:03

Staggering Evidence in Hammond Indiana Operation Porterhouse Parlay Gambling, Extortion Case

The government says it will take 9 months to compile 15 terabytes of evidence. For context, that is enough storage space for 1.2 billion pages, 3.75 million photos and 5,000 hours of video.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 09/10/2026 - 20:57

Tennessee Woman Sues MGM Grand After Claiming She was Assaulted in Spa...By Man Currently Serving Time for Sexual Assault

Tennessee Woman Sues MGM Grand After Claiming She was Assaulted in Spa...By Man Currently Serving Time for Sexual Assual

The lawsuit alleges she fell asleep during the massage and woke up to “repeated digital penetration” by the massage therapist. She alleges she left the room and reported the assault to spa staff.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Wed, 09/09/2026 - 21:05

Amish Country Gambler From Lancaster Pennsylvania Area Sends Bomb Threat After Placing US Open Bet

“I’m inside Louis Armstrong with a bomb that will go off at 1 pm est”, the gambler claimed in an effort to end a match and stop from losing his $100 online bet.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sun, 09/06/2026 - 11:53

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Investigates Former ESPN Writer for Proxy Betting

FanDuel reported the individual to the commission this week. They also just happen to be an exclusive sports betting sponsor of the accused man's popular website.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Fri, 09/04/2026 - 22:27

Roseville California Man Charged With Stealing $2.3 Million From Employer to Fuel Gambling Habit

Small trophy making company "caused profound financial and personal harm", claims its chief administrative officer.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Fri, 09/04/2026 - 22:01

Two Fargo North Dakota Brothers Charged in Robbery of Private Poker Game, Fired Dealer Suspected Involvement

One brother charged excelled in criminal justice High School class just two years ago.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 09/03/2026 - 21:01

New Jersey Councilman Pleads Guilty to Running Illegal Sportsbook, Poker Room

Authorities claim the business had ties to Lucchese crime family.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mon, 08/31/2026 - 17:19

LSU Student Booked Into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison, Accused of Running Illegal Gambling Biz

He's also charged with gambling, cyberstalking, extortion, unlawful wagering and unlawful telephone communications and harassment.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sun, 08/30/2026 - 22:20

Man Banned From Casino Who Deliberately Drove Car Into Patrons Outside Sentenced to Prison

A man who deliberately drove his vehicle into a crowd outside a casino he had been banned from was just handed a prison sentence.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 08/27/2026 - 11:15

Las Vegas Bookmaker Accused of Running a Multi Million Dollar Business Has All Charges Against Him Dismissed

57-year-old William West Roberts, known as "Wild Bill", claims to have been a handicapper for over 35 years. He reportedly charged customers $249 per month for betting selections.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Sun, 08/23/2026 - 18:36

Sacramento Area Casino Mass Stabbing Suspect Identified, Captured: Five Stabbed

Police have identified 22-year-old Joseph Naugle in connection with a Wednesday mass stabbing incident at the Thunder Valley Casino Resort, just north of Sacramento.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Fri, 08/21/2026 - 09:36

Pennsylvania Bans 11 Individuals From Gambling Including Woman Who Left 1-Year Old in Car for 3 Hours in 80 Degree Heat

Another was banned for having 28 counterfeit $50 bills, some of which he used at table games.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 08/20/2026 - 09:42

Poker Dealer Accused of Sparking San Diego California Wildfire

The suspect has a lengthy criminal record and documented mental health issues, according to court records.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Tue, 08/18/2026 - 14:18

Fugitive Sports Betting Influencer Vegas Dave Could Be Extradited From Bora Bora

A flashy sports betting influencer — known for his Birkin bag collections and mansions — was slapped with an arrest warrant from Las Vegas judge Joe Hardy Thursday after he no-showed a civil court proceeding, according to court records.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Sun, 08/16/2026 - 11:29

North Carolina Professor Says Purchase of Losing Lottery Tickets on eBay to Offset Gambling Losses 'Clearly Tax Fraud'

The scheme actually dates back to the 1980s...and don't think for a second the IRS is unaware of it.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sun, 08/16/2026 - 10:04

Former Playmate Audra Lynn Christiansen was Trafficked By Jeffrey Epstein to Casino Billionaire Stanley Ho, According to New Complaint

Hugh Hefner reportedly contacted the FBI on more than one occasion on her behalf.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Fri, 08/14/2026 - 23:52

Judge Issues Arrest Warrant for Las Vegas Sports Bettor 'Vegas Dave'

A judge said he would issue an arrest warrant for Las Vegas sports betting figure David Oancea on Thursday after Oancea failed to appear in court. Oancea is better known in the sports betting community as "Vegas Dave".

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Thu, 08/13/2026 - 18:03

Suspect in Custody Following Langley, British Columbia Casino Robbery

A Sturgeon Falls man is in custody following a robbery and assault at the Cascades Casino in Langley, British Columbia early Thursday morning.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Thu, 08/13/2026 - 14:26

Omaha Nebraska Youth Baseball Organizer in Custody: Faces Theft Charges, Funds Allegedly Used to Fuel Gambling Problem

Sam Leng faces a theft by deception charge after families from the Omaha Nighthawks youth baseball team raised concerns in February. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office filed the charges against Leng late last week.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 08/11/2026 - 18:20

Two Men Wanted for Swindling MGM Springfield Massachusetts Casino

New York resident Gonzalo Capellan and co-defendant Ruddy Iglesia, of New Jersey are both accused of swindling the MGM Springfield Casino in Massachusetts.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 08/06/2026 - 13:38

Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Armed Robbery of Eastern Oregon Casino, Shooting Cop

According to court documents, on August 17, 2022, Vigil entered the Wildhorse Casino, walked straight to the cashier cage in the gaming area, and handed the cashier a note demanding $1 million.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Tue, 08/04/2026 - 21:42

3 Arrested Following Armed Robbery of Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa Patron

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests of three individuals suspected in an armed robbery of an individual returning from the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa on July 23.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mon, 08/03/2026 - 12:01

Breaking News

Inside Japan's Casino Push: Where the Country's IR Race Stands Heading Into 2027

A Quick Primer — How Japan's Casino Industry Got Here

Casinos were flat-out illegal in Japan until 2018. That's when the Integrated Resort (IR) Act finally passed, and even then it came with a catch: you couldn't just build a casino, you had to build an entire resort around it — hotels, convention centers, entertainment, the works.

With Bonus Ban Once on the Table, Licensed Casinos Under Pressure in Sweden

The world of online gambling continues to soar in popularity in every corner of the globe. As the industry grows, moves are consistency made to advance and enhance offerings and processes. It's important governments and authorities track this sector to ensure players are protected with their safety and security paramount.

Decoding the Rewards: Crypto’s Place in Game Economics of the 21st Century

Do you still remember that excitement of opening a rare prize in a game after long hours of playing? Or exchanging virtual cards with your friends, aware that that holographic Charizard had a real value?

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