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Thai sisters arrested for allegedly running illegal online gambling website

Four alleged accomplices were also arrested. Thailand.- Two sisters were arrested yesterday (April 25) along with four staff members for allegedl running an illegal online gambling website in Lampang province, northern Thailand. The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) investigated three houses in Bo Haew and seized four cars, four motorcycles,…

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Youth cybergambling soars: 1 in 3 offenders are teens

Over one in three online gambling offenders caught during the recent crackdown were teenagers, the National Police Agency (NPA) said, Thursday, highlighting concerns over a rising number of young people being exposed to illegal gambling sites and becoming addicted. According to the National Office of Investigation of the NPA, 2925 people were…

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South Korea: 2,925 arrested over alleged illegal online gambling operations

Among those arrested were 1035 teenagers. South Korea.- Police in South Korea have arrested 2925 people for alleged involvement in illegal online activities in a six-month operation. According to a report by the National Office of Investigation (NOI), among those arrested were 1035 teenagers. Among them, 75 adults were formally detained, while 566…

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Bangkok Post

Amlo seizes B68m from gambling ring

The Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) seized additional assets valued at approximately 68 million baht, owned by individuals associated with the busted high-profile online gambling ring operated by Suchanun Sucharitchinsri, also known as the Minnie network. Following the latest court-ordered confiscation of assets linked to the Minnie online…

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Two sisters held in bust of B700m gambling site

Police also charge two firms with sending millions of online messages promoting betting Two sisters in Lampang face charges of running a gambling website that had about 700 million baht in circulation, police say. The women were arrested along with four staff members in raids on three houses in the northern province on Thursday. Two companies in…

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Korea JoongAng Daily

Nine-year-old among suspects busted in youth gambling crackdown

The Korean National Police Agency said Thursday that teenagers accounted for one-third of the 2925 online gambler suspects swept up in a recent dragnet. The agency's National Office of Investigation conducted a special crackdown on online gambling targeting adolescents from Sept. 25 last year to March 31. Police formally arrested and detained 75…

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The Korea Herald

Over 1,000 teens arrested for online gambling

More than 1000 teenagers, including two elementary school children, were arrested during a six-month crackdown on online gambling among young people, officials said Thursday. The National Office of Investigation announced that it had apprehended 2925 individuals, including 1035 teenagers, in a bust initiated in September last year. Among them, 75…

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Police in Korea nab over 1,000 teens during online gambling crackdown

Police have nabbed 2925 people, including over 1000 teenagers, during a six-month crackdown on online gambling targeting adolescents, officials said Thursday. The National Office of Investigation said 1035 teens have been rounded up and 566 of them have been referred to counseling centers, while 75 adults were formally arrested and 61.9 billion won…

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Ontario authorities issue warning on online casino scams using Casino Rama's name

Ontario law enforcement and gaming regulatory agencies have issued a joint warning urging the public to remain vigilant against fraudulent online casino schemes falsely linking themselves to Casino Rama. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) issued the advisory after receiving reports of scams…

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Daytona Beach police hit jackpot and seize 40 illegal gambling machines

Police still gathering evidence following tip-off with charges likely to follow once ownership of the mac... Police still gathering evidence following tip-off with charges likely to follow once ownership of the machines is determined. In a surprise raid conducted last Thursday (18 April) afternoon, Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) officers in…

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A casino in Australia gave away millions in cash due to software glitch, recipients charged with fraud

In a nutshell: A casino in Sydney, Australia, inadvertently gave away millions of dollars in cash to dozens of people due to an apparent software glitch. The bug was spotted and rectified after two weeks but by then, more than $2 million had been erroneously dispensed by the malfunctioning machines. The police have now charged the "lucky" cash…

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Gaming Control Board joins probe of money laundering in Nevada casinos

The Nevada Gaming Control Board, which has remained awkwardly silent on the investigation of Las Vegas casinos and the prosecution of casino executive Scott Sibella by federal officials out of California, has joined the ongoing probe, according to two sources who say they've received calls from investigators. The federal investigation, first…

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Man accused of cashing fake gaming chips at Las Vegas casinos

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A man is accused of passing counterfeit gaming chips at several Las Vegas casinos, leading to his arrest, according to documents the 8 News Now Investigators obtained. Gratis Woolen, Jr., 54, faces 14 felonies, including burglary and possession of unlawful instruments, for allegedly trying to pass counterfeit chips at several Las…

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Ontario police and gaming authorities warn against online casino ads

Police and gaming authorities in Ontario warn people not to be fooled by some online casino sites advertised on social media following reports of fraud in which Casino Rama was used as bait. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) jointly issued the advisory following suspicions of fraudulent…

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Fortune

Casino operator calls smoking ban 'one of the greatest threats to our business'

A potential smoking ban in Atlantic City, an ongoing debate over whether internet gambling hurts or helps the bottom line of physical casinos, and the loss of business to illegal online operations were among the challenges identified Wednesday during a major casino conference in Atlantic City. Panelists at the East Coast Gaming Congress at the Hard…

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Software Glitch Ignites $2 Million Cash Rain at Sydney's Star Casino

In the bright and bustling heart of Sydney, Australia, a spectacle unfolded at the Star Casino. Over a dizzying two-week period last July, millions of dollars were unwittingly spilled out by the casino due to a software glitch. An unforeseen coding mishap had caused a rain of cash, leading bemused gamblers and their gleaming eyes to an unexpected…

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Man who grabbed casino chips nominated for Nevada ‘black book’

The security camera surveillance recording is convincing. A man with a yellow ball cap casually walks up to a blackjack table at Aria and in one swift motion scoops up a handful of casino chips from the tray as stunned onlookers and the table's dealer watch as he bolts away. The man who grabbed the chips eventually was identified as Neal Ahmed…

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Software glitch saw casino give away millions in cash

A software glitch at Star Casino in Sydney, Australia, saw it inadvertently give away millions in cash without realizing it - for weeks. News of the giveaway emerged on Monday at an independent inquiry into the casino, which has had years of compliance troubles that led to a finding that its operators were unsuitable to hold a license. The cash was…

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NOGA warns of black market risk from Netherlands slot ban

As first reported by the Netherlands-based Casino Nieuws, on Tuesday (16 April) the Netherlands' house of representatives voted to ban all targeted advertising. It also voted to prohibit "high-risk" gambling, which includes slots. In addition to the two motions put forward by Socialist party MP Michiel van Nispen, further motions were passed for…

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Guest hits four jackpots in three hours at Las Vegas Strip casino

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This mob-era Las Vegas casino is officially closed. Here are some big moments in its 67 years

LAS VEGAS (AP) - From its lavish opening in 1957 on a Las Vegas Boulevard surrounded by wide-open desert, to its sleepier years amid a boom in megaresorts, the Tropicana Las Vegas has been a familiar landmark home to colorful events in a city known for constant reinvention. Now it's a jewel of Sin City's past. After 67 years, the Strip's…

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8 News Now

Threat of strike looms for Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Virgin Hotels Las Vegas workers have yet to receive a new five-year contract, though every other property with team members represented by Culinary Union Local 226 has. A negotiation extension averted a strike ahead of the valley's first Super Bowl in February. Culinary Union Secretary-Treasurer Ted Pappageorge says history could…

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Warrants executed at Auglaize County gaming sites

Apr. 11-COLUMBUS - Search warrants were executed at three Auglaize County gambling establishments Wednesday as part of an investigation by the Ohio Casino Control Commission into alleged illegal gaming activities. According to a press release issued by the state agency, the investigation was launched after numerous complaints were received that the…

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Northern Nevada Business Weekly

The Tropicana Las Vegas, a mob-era casino and Sin City landmark, closes after 67 years

LAS VEGAS - In the 1971 film "Diamonds are Forever," James Bond stays in a swanky suite at the Tropicana Las Vegas. "I hear that the Hotel Tropicana is quite comfortable," Agent 007 says. It was the Tropicana's heyday, a frequent haunt of the legendary Rat Pack, while its past under the mob cemented its place in Vegas lore. But after welcoming…

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Slots machines seized from Pour Decisions Saloon in illegal gambling probe

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - Several slot machines were removed from Pour Decisions Saloon in Bradenton following a month-long investigation into suspected illegal gambling, police announced Wednesday. Throughout March, detectives with the Bradenton Police Department and Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents conducted several undercover operations…

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Lake City Reporter

Illegal gambling houses shut down in White Springs

State agents make five arrests, seize 179 devices from two sites. ImageBody WHITE SPRINGS - A pair of White Springs illegal gambling houses were shut down following a state raid Wednesday. In executing search warrants at two Internet cafes in town, the Florida Gaming Control Commission's Division of Gaming Enforcement, with assistance from the…

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Suspect in Phoenix officer attack found at Las Vegas casino

PHOENIX (AZFamily) - Police in Las Vegas have released the mugshot for the suspect accused in an ambush-style attack on a Phoenix police officer, and now authorities are revealing exactly where he was tracked down. New arresting documents obtained early Tuesday revealed that the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the FBI Criminal…

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Silver Strike Slots Removed From Four Queens, Don't Freak Out

Silver Strike slots have a cult following, and fans of the machine report experiencing heart palpitations upon discovering the machines been removed from the casino floor at downtown's Four Queens. Four Queens is one of just two casinos (the other is Plaza) in Las Vegas with the slot that dispenses collectible tokens. The good news is Four Queens…

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The Guardian

Slot machine operator being investigated over cancer patient’s activity

The high street slot machine company Merkur is under investigation by the Gambling Commission over its alleged exploitation of a vulnerable customer, the Guardian understands, casting a shadow over its UK expansion drive. The German-owned company operates Britain's second-largest network of "adult gaming centres", increasingly popular venues often…

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Spectrum News

Mob-era Las Vegas casino is officially closed

LAS VEGAS - From its lavish opening in 1957 on a Las Vegas Boulevard surrounded by wide-open desert, to its sleepier years amid a boom in megaresorts, the Tropicana Las Vegas has been a familiar landmark home to colorful events in a city known for constant reinvention. Now it's a jewel of Sin City's past. After 67 years, the Strip's third-oldest…

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Hacksaw Gaming Enters Montenegro; Releases Cash Crew Slot

Hacksaw Gaming, an online real money game developer based in Malta, continues to work hard to satisfy existing and attract new players. In this sense, on April 3rd, it expanded its existing content alliance with Admiral Bet to Montenegro, and on April 4th, it officially launched a new heist-themed slot titled Cash Crew. New alliance: This new…

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The Diplomat

Thai Police to Investigate Deputy Chief Accused of Links to Online Gambling

The Royal Thai Police announced yesterday that they will form a committee to investigate the deputy national police chief, who was arrested the day before on accusations of money laundering linked to an online gambling network. Gen. Kitrat Panphet, the acting national police chief, said that he would not immediately suspend Gen. Surachate Hakparn,…

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Iconic Tropicana Casino Closes in Las Vegas

Vegas landmark shuts down due to upcoming arrival of Oakland Athletics MLB franchise, which is set to relocate to Las Vegas on approximately nine acres of the casino's property. One of the most famous casinos in Las Vegas officially closed its doors on Tuesday. The Tropicana Casino, which opened back in 1957, is closing due to several factors, most…

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Famed Tropicana Las Vegas resort closing

One of Las Vegas' longest-standing and most historic hotels is shuttering its doors after nearly 67 years to make room for a new Major League Baseball stadium. Tropicana Las Vegas closed on Tuesday, just shy of its 67th. anniversary. Demolition is slated for October to make room for a $1.5 billion Major League Baseball stadium. The hotel, which…

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Chicago Tribune

Tropicana Las Vegas casino is officially closed

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Tropicana Las Vegas resort's past mob ties explored as casino closes

LAS VEGAS (KLAS)- The Tropicana was one of the last Strip casinos from the Las Vegas mob era. Several mobsters and a casino executive were sentenced to prison during the 80s for running a skimming operation there. "According to his own testimony in federal court, former casino executive Carl Thomas worked for more than 20 years as a casino skimmer…

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Snake Helps Thief With Casino Robbery

There have been plenty of crazy casino capers through the years, but one recent Oklahoma City case stood out and involved a unique modus operandi. Police say Jason McBrayer, 43,didn't use a gun or knife, but instead brandished a snake to rob a casino guest. Authorities say the suspect sat next to a customer at a slot machine at Remington Park…

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One Mob-Era Casino Closes, Another Offers Old Vegas Prices

The Tropicana hotel-casino, a once-glamorous resort that first opened in 1957 on the Las Vegas Strip, is set to close permanently Tuesday. The Trop, as it is known locally, is one of the last Mob-linked properties on the Strip with original construction intact. Meanwhile, a small, longtime Las Vegas Strip casino, Slots-A-Fun, is returning not to…

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Tropicana's possible implosion stirs memories of Las Vegas' explosive casino history

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - The countdown is underway until the Tropicana Hotel closes its doors. While the idea of imploding it is still being considered, News 3 looks back at some of the most notable casino "booms" in Las Vegas history. More than a dozen casinos have suffered an explosive end. Most recently, the Riviera was imploded in 2016. The vacant…

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Closing for good on April 2, Tropicana Las Vegas leaves behind a legacy of showmanship and reinvention

The Tropicana is dead; long live the Tropicana. The storied hotel-casino closes its doors April 2, just two days shy of its 67th birthday, to make way for a Major League Baseball stadium and a new Bally's resort. Over the next year, the land the Tropicana now occupies will be cleared, with the intent that the organization currently known as the…

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Las Vegas Horror Stories Go Viral On Reddit

Las Vegas, it turns out, isn't all fun and games for everyone. As OutKick readers are well aware, you'd be hard-pressed to find someone in this country who loves Las Vegas Maybe Dana White, but it's definitely debatable. I truly believe nothing hits better than the first beer once the plane touches down. It's pure ecstasy. However, there are also…

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CRIME HUNTER: Was dope death of Vegas gambling scion murder?

Benny Binion was one of the pistol-packing pioneers who transformed Las Vegas from a dusty outpost into the gambling mecca we know today. Don't have an account? Create Account Tough and colourful, Binion had been the crime lord of Dallas before shifting his operations to the Nevada desert. And he never hesitated to use murder as a convincer. For…

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The Nevada Independent

Las Vegas becomes a bigger player as federal illegal bookmaking probe widens

High-flying illegal bookmaker Matt Bowyer, who sources say enjoyed high-roller privileges at Resorts World Las Vegas, surfaced this week as a key figure in a multimillion-dollar betting scandal involving the former interpreter of Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani. For those following the trial and travails of ousted Resorts World Las…

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Nevada fines Laughlin casino record $500k for security guards roughing up patrons

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Nevada gambling regulators fined a hotel-casino in Laughlin a record $500000 in a settlement with the state Gaming Control Board stemming from a pair of incidents involving security officers who roughed up a patron and a resort employee nearly two years ago. The Nevada Gaming Commission unanimously approved the settlement Thursday…

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State police searching for $5,000 stolen from Rivers Casino floor

State police searching for $5000 stolen from Rivers Casino floor State police are searching for a suspect they say stole $5000 in winnings from Rivers Casino earlier this month. Troopers say the victim won a slot machine jackpot and was paid out in cash. However, when he sat down to continue playing, the money fell from his pocket onto the floor.…

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8 News Now

Record $500,000 fine levied over casino guards' actions against employee, customer

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A Laughlin casino agreed to pay a record $500000 fine over two incidents in 2022 when security guards used force - once against a customer and once against an employee. Officials from the Riverside Resort & Casino appeared before the Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday to answer questions about the incidents and what the company…

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Man steals $5,000 in cash dropped at Rivers Casino, police say

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A man is accused of stealing $5000 a person at the Rivers Casino unknowingly dropped while playing the slot machines. Pennsylvania State Police said the victim had hit the jackpot at a slot machine and was paid out in cash on the afternoon of March 8. When he sat back down to keep playing, a bundle of $100 bills fell out of his…

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Man in wheelchair steals $5k from player at Rivers Casino

An investigation is underway after $5000 was stolen from a slot machine player at Rivers Casino. Pennsylvania State Police say the incident happened on March 8, and the incident was released on Friday. According to troopers, a man won $5000 playing slots. He cashed out and went back to the machines with the money wrapped in $100 bills, placing the…

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Man who allegedly took $5,000 from Rivers Casino floor sought by state police

Police are looking for a man they say took $5000 off the floor of Rivers Casino after another man unknowingly dropped it. A man from Westlake, Texas, told officers he dropped the cash on the floor the afternoon of March 8 while sitting at a slot machine. The man had won a jackpot and was paid out. He returned to the slot machine and continued to…

Incidents ・ 22 March 2024

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Kathmandu authorities arrest six for allegedly running illegal online casino via Cash App

Six individuals have been arrested by the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office, Min Bhawan, for allegedly facilitating online casino gaming through the Cash App application. This arrest, conducted on Tuesday, marks a crackdown on illegal online gambling operations. As reported by My Republica, among the arrested individuals are Sunil Thakur,…

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Police bust online gambling app syndicate posing as I.T company

SUBANG JAYA: Police detained 84 individuals, including a Thai national, on suspicion of developing online gambling apps for foreign markets, during a raid at a shopping centre here on Monday (March 18). Selangor police chief, Datuk Hussein Omar Khan (pix), stated that 94 laptops, 105 mobile phones, six luxury vehicles, and RM15849 in cash were also…

Incidents ・ 21 March 2024

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Laughlin casino facing fine for aggressive security guards incident from 2022

Las Vegas (KSNV) - A local Nevada casino is facing a possible monetary fine following an incident from 2022 involving the property's security guards. According to a complaint filed by the Nevada Gaming Commission on February 12, 2024, the Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino in Laughlin may have to pay a fine after an investigation found that four of…

Incidents ・ 21 March 2024

FOX News

Thailand police chief, deputy suspended over online gambling accusations

Thailand's national police chief and one of his deputies were temporarily suspended under the order of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Wednesday, as accusations that the deputy was involved in an illegal online gambling ring sparked concerns about a possible power struggle in the police department. Torsak Sukvimol, who was appointed to the top…

Incidents ・ 20 March 2024

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Bally’s may go private to deal with debt. Will it affect Vegas stadium?

The chairman of Bally's Corp. wants to take the casino company private. What could this mean for the A's stadium given its involvement? Also, a Laughlin casino is facing a $500000 fine from gaming regulators after members of its security team roughed up an employee and customer. Meanwhile, wagering in March Madness could top $2.7 billion…

Incidents ・ 20 March 2024

The Phuket News

Up to 30 cops suspected in illegal gambling case

BANGKOK: Almost 30 police officers may be involved in a bribery case tied to an illegally operated online gambling network, according to a team of lawyers representing deputy national police chief Surachate Hakparn. The lawyers of Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn hold a press conference at a hotel in Bangkok yesterday (Mar 19). Photo: Nutthawat…

Incidents ・ 20 March 2024

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China consistent on cross-border gambling stance: ministry

China's "position on cross-border gambling is consistent and clear," said Lin Jian (pictured), a Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, during a regular media briefing in Beijing on Monday. Mr Lin was responding to a question from a journalist regarding a message the same day from China's embassy in Singapore, warning Chinese citizens to "stay…

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China warns citizens in Singapore to stay away from gambling

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's embassy in Singapore on Monday urged its citizens in the city-state to stay away from all forms of betting, saying gambling overseas violates Chinese laws. The warning comes as Beijing intensifies its efforts to crack down on Chinese citizens gambling across Southeast Asia, a popular tourist destination. In a statement,…

Incidents ・ 19 March 2024

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Incidents ・ 18 March 2024

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Investigators raid local internet café for alleged illegal gambling operation

DAYTON - Investigators have raided a local internet café in connection to a reported illegal gambling operation. Investigators from Dayton Police were at Lucky Day Internet Café on Needmore Road working with the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) on an investigation. An officer who was unable to provide his name because of the undercover nature…

Incidents ・ 14 March 2024

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Philippine police destroy illegal slot machines

Police in Bontoc have destroyed over a dozen kulalong machines. The Philippines.- Police in Bontoc have destroyed a dozen seized gaming machines, locally known as kulalongs. The act was held at the Bontoc municipal grounds on Monday (March 11). Mayor Jerome Tudlong emphasised the collective responsibility of the community in combatting illegal…

Incidents ・ 13 March 2024

Daily Mail Online

Shocking moment dozens of Las Vegas teens brawl outside casino during 'Santa Fe Station Shutdown' event

Dozens of teens were seen throwing punches outside a Las Vegas casino as part of a massive brawl that is suspected to have been organized on social media. The melee began at the intersection of West Lone Mountain Road and Rancho Drive the night of March 9. Posts advertising a'Santa Fe Station Shutdown' event circulated online before the violence…

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Incidents ・ 13 March 2024

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Feds charge man for role in $700K Michigan casino heist

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - A man is facing federal fraud charges after allegedly scamming a Michigan casino out of $700000. U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten announced that Jesus Gaytan-Garcia has been charged in a criminal complaint with theft from the Hartford location of the Four Winds Casino, which is owned and operated…

Incidents ・ 12 March 2024

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The man who robbed a Vegas casino and then moved in, and more stories about scammers and thieves

Podcast Playlist53:13The man who robbed a Vegas casino and then moved in, and more stories about scammers and thieves What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, right? One early morning in December of 2010, Anthony "Tony" Carleo rolled up to the Bellagio Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Dressed in a full motorcycle jumpsuit, gloves and helmet,…

Incidents ・ 11 March 2024

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Iran nabs largest UK-linked financial sabotage, online gambling network

TEHRAN- The largest nationwide coordinated internet gambling and betting network, founded and run by UK-based entities, was brought down by Iran's Intelligence Ministry. The news was released by the ministry on Saturday and was attributed to 14 months of "complicated intelligence research and surveillance." By exploiting up to 35006 bank accounts,…

Incidents ・ 11 March 2024

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Arrest report: Las Vegas man steals $300k in copper from Fontainebleau casino

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - A former Fontainebleu casino worker is facing several charges after being accused of stealing over $300000 in copper and tools from the resort. On Feb. 26, Las Vegas police received a call from casino security stating there had been an ongoing issue with copper theft and they think they had identified a possible suspect and his…

Incidents ・ 10 March 2024

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Baccarat scam nets $300K from Wind Creek casino, police say

Four people are being charged for participating in a six-person baccarat scam that cheated the Wind Creek Bethlehem casino out of $300000, according to police. Illinois residents Zu Lin, Yuhan Hu, Liping Zhou and Zhencan Chen were part of the six-person team that perpetrated the scam early Wednesday morning, according to court documents. They were…

Incidents ・ 09 March 2024

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IGT Wants Zynga Win Wiped Out in Patent Suit Over Slot Game Tech

Units of International Game Technology PLC told a federal judge to wipe out a Texas jury's noninfringement verdict because of a lack of evidence to support Zynga Inc. 's October win, while prejudicial errors were made in the case concerning a patent and three online casino slot games. IGT and IGT Canada Solutions ULC argued the jury ignored their…

Incidents ・ 09 March 2024

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Play'n GO unveils new slot in Dead series titled Banquet of Dead, including two newly revised features

iGaming content provider Play'n Go has announced the launch of a new slot for its Dead series, titled Banquet of Dead. The company explains that in this brand-new 5x3 online slot, players are invited to the "dusty, cavernous tomb" of Queen Nitocris in Ancient Egypt. As players venture deeper into the tomb, they'll come across the Banquet of Queen…

Incidents ・ 07 March 2024

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NEWS: Austrac probes online gambling giant Bet365 over its AML compliance

Australia's fincrime agency, Austrac, has launched an investigation into gambling firm Bet365 over its AML/CFT compliance. "Businesses without adequate processes in place to manage those risks leave themselves vulnerable to exploitation by criminals," said Brendan Thomas, the CEO of the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre.

Incidents ・ 07 March 2024

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Man impersonating tribal chairperson steals $700K from casino

The man scammed a casino in Hartford out of hundreds of thousands of dollars through a simple phone call, officials say. HARTFORD, Mich. - A man was charged for scamming a West Michigan casino out of hundreds of thousands of dollars through a phone call, the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan says. Jesus Gaytan-Garcia was charged in…

Incidents ・ 07 March 2024

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Cambodia: 496 arrested for illegal gambling in first two months of 2024

Authorities carried out 300 raids between January 1 and March 3. Cambodia.- Touch Sokhak, the deputy spokesman of the Ministry of Interior, has revealed that 496 people were arrested in operations at 300 illicit gambling sites in the first two months of the year. According to Sokhak, law enforcement authorities took legal action against 69…

Incidents ・ 04 March 2024

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Surachate to be probed by NACC in Minnie gambling case

The NACC held a meeting to consider the case submitted by the Anti-Corruption Division, which asked the NACC to conduct a probe into Surachate, better known as Big Joke, on charges of dereliction of duty in violation of Article 157 of the Criminal Code. The police division accused Surachate and four other police officers, who are his close aides,…

Incidents ・ 04 March 2024

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Zhejiang police crack major online gambling ring using WeChat groups, arrest over 40

Police in Taizhou, East China's Zhejiang province, have cracked a major cross-provincial online gambling operation organized through WeChat groups, arresting over 40 suspects. The case involved an estimated 1 billion yuan ($139 million) and nearly 1000 participants from across the country, authorities said. A large number of computers, mobile…

Incidents ・ 04 March 2024

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Major Online Gambling Ring Busted in Taizhou, China: Over 40 Arrests and $139M Seized

In a significant crackdown on illegal online activities, Taizhou police in Zhejiang province have dismantled a substantial cross-provincial online gambling operation. The raid, which led to the arrest of over 40 individuals and the seizure of an estimated 1 billion yuan ($139 million), marks a major victory against online gambling networks in…

Incidents ・ 03 March 2024

York Daily Record

Hollywood Casino York fined $50,000 after underage people gambled

Hollywood Casino York has been fined $50000 after three underage individuals accessed the gaming floor. Earlier this month, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved a consent agreement presented by the board's Office on Enforcement Counsel that resulted in the fine against Hollywood Casino York, a news release states. The 16-page agreement…

Incidents ・ 01 March 2024

The US Sun

Lottery officials launch hunt for winner after prize worth $376,754 goes unclaimed

LOTTERY players have been warned to check their tickets as a huge prize has remained unclaimed. Officials in Rhode Island revealed a prize worth $376754 is up for grabs when the winning player steps forward. The unknown winner purchased a Wild Money ticket that won the jackpot on February 27. The lucky ticket was bought at an Island Food Mart store…

Incidents ・ 29 February 2024

KTNV Las Vegas

Tourists say their Las Vegas hotel room was burglarized while they were sleeping

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Two Florida men are returning back home with less in their pockets after visiting Las Vegas, and it's not because they spent all their money at the casinos. Instead, they claim somebody broke into their hotel room while they were sleeping and stole what they could. "We came here to have an amazing epic time and we're pretty much…

Incidents ・ 29 February 2024

The Times

gambling left me on brink of suicide

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Incidents ・ 26 February 2024

ABC 8 News

Man says he found 900 fentanyl pills next to slot machine

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) - A federal grand jury has leveled drug and conspiracy charges against a New Mexico man claiming he found 900 fentanyl pills next to an electronic bingo machine at an Indian casino in El Paso The indictment filed Wednesday in U.S. Federal District Court for the Western District of Texas stems from the Jan. 24 arrest…

Incidents ・ 24 February 2024

oxygen.com

The 5 Most Shocking Murders at Las Vegas Hotels and Casinos

Las Vegas is a playground for gambling, live entertainment, and dining. It's a place that's game for anything, but it can also be murder. The city has the 13-highest homicide rate problem in the U.S, according to a 2023 study cited by local Fox-affiliated station KVVU-TV. The new Oxygen series Sin City Murders - premiering Sunday, February 25 at 7…

Incidents ・ 24 February 2024

Yogonet

UK: BGC welcomes online slot stake limits, but cautions against potential customer drift to black market

Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) CEO Michael Dugher, soon to transition to the role of Chair, issued a statement welcoming the recent announcement of new stake limits for online slot games. " We welcome the Government's decision on new stake limits for online slots games, which provide enhanced protections for young people. The BGC supported…

Incidents ・ 24 February 2024

chinadaily.com.cn

Sichuan police bust major cross-border online gambling ring

Sichuan police announced a major crackdown on a cross-border online gambling operation, arresting 93 suspects and seizing over 20 million yuan ($2.78 million) in illicit funds. The network, targeting Chinese gamblers, operated from the Philippines and boasted nearly a million registered members in China, with illegal transactions exceeding 725.5…

Incidents ・ 22 February 2024

NBC10 Philadelphia

Philly City Council gets an earful at contentious meeting on skill-based gambling machine ban

Philadelphia's City Council is looking to end the proliferation of skills-based gambling machines throughout the city with legislation that would prohibit businesses from operating "any casino-style or skill game that accepts cash payment for the chance of a cash reward." And, at a recent meeting, they heard a wealth of opinions on the topic. The…

Incidents ・ 21 February 2024

focusgn.com

Thailand: man deported for allegedly operating gambling website

A 32-year-old Chinese national was accused of operating a site worth THB2.5bn (US$70m). Thailand.- A 32-year-old Chinese national has been arrested and deported for allegedly operating a gambling website valued at THB2.5bn (U$D70m). According to police reports, the man, identified as Huang, led a criminal syndicate called Zhonghe, which ran the…

Incidents ・ 20 February 2024

Casino.org

"High Roller Heist" Podcast Delves Into Bonehead's Vegas Casino Robberies

A new podcast, "The High Roller Heist," chronicles the misadventures of a noted asshat, Tony Carleo. All due respect to asses and hats. Carleo robbed the Suncoast and Bellagio in 2010. He wore a motorcycle helmet, garnering him the label of "Biker Bandit," although, we're pretty sure Carleo gave himself that name. In a fun twist, the casino robber…

Incidents ・ 20 February 2024

US Bets

Amid Legal Battle, BetMGM Sending Sam Antar Casino Offers

On Jan. 31, a federal judge in New Jersey dismissed a lawsuit against BetMGM and Borgata that was brought by Sam A. Antar, a recovering gambling addict and ex-con who belongs to one of the New York metro area's most notorious white-collar crime families. In his lawsuit, Antar accused the defendants of violating New Jersey's Consumer Fraud Act by…

Incidents ・ 20 February 2024

AGB - Asia Gaming Brief

Mekong shady online gambling and money laundering operated by China

Good Morning. The Mekong region is being plagued by a series of online gambling and money laundering operations focused on - and operated largely by - one main market: China. An analyst points out the sheer scale of the operations, and difficulty for law enforcement to eradicate them. Meanwhile, Australia's The Star is facing'Bell Two' - a new…

Incidents ・ 20 February 2024

AGB - Asia Gaming Brief

Proximity to China turned Mekong River region into online gambling and money laundering hub

In an interview with AGB, Richard Horsey, Crisis Group's senior Myanmar adviser, discussed the scale and challenges of tackling transnational criminal networks in the Mekong sub-region. "Like many other places in the region, its proximity to the rapidly growing Chinese economy in recent decades brought many changes, including the emergence of…

Incidents ・ 19 February 2024

iGaming Business

PAGCOR confirms arrests in illegal online gambling raid

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) has announced 12 people have been arrested as part of a clampdown on illegal online gambling in the country. Arrests were made by the National Capital Region Police Office and Anti-Cybercrime Group of the Philippine National Police. The arrests follow a raid in Parañaque City and support a…

Incidents ・ 19 February 2024

aseannow.com

Big Joke Dismisses Involvement In Money-Laundering, Online Gambling Charges

DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF Pol.Gen. Surachate Hakparn, nicknamed Big Joke, yesterday (Feb.16) dismissed allegations that he had been involved in money-laundering and running a gambling website. The well-known deputy police chief admitted that as many as eight police officers under his command had been accused of alleged involvement in the money-laundering…

Incidents ・ 17 February 2024

Ozarks First

Gas stations defy Springfield's gambling machine ban

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - KOLR 10 Investigates at least two gas stations that are gambling with the city of Springfield's new rule banning slot machine-style games that pay out cash prizes. According to the ordinance, it took effect upon passage Monday night. KOLR 10 Investigates visited multiple Fast'N Friendly convenience store supervisors who claim…

Incidents ・ 17 February 2024

European Gaming

2 PEOPLE CAUGHT OPERATING ILLEGAL ONLINE GAMING SITE

Twelve people suspected of involvement in illegal online gaming operations were arrested today, February 16, in an exclusive Parañaque City subdivision after a month-long surveillance, according to the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco said the arrests were made by the National Capital…

Incidents ・ 16 February 2024

Card Player

Minnesota Man Sentenced For TikTok Slot Play

As many savvy gamblers know, the house has a heavy edge when it comes to playing slot machines. But as it turns out, playing slots for viewers on social media can come with some tough results as well. Blake C. Fitzgerald, 40, of Farmington, Minnesota, was recently busted by authorities for accepting money from viewers on TikTok and then making slot…

Incidents ・ 16 February 2024

AGB - Asia Gaming Brief

Aristocrat Gaming’s For Sale Link Portfolio: A Winning Move for European Market

This release combines cutting-edge game mechanics and mechanical innovations delivering a unique player experience. "We are very proud with the success of recent product launches across EMEA and are grateful for the support and trust that we've garnered from our customers. Although we are still increasing our install base from those product…

Incidents ・ 16 February 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily

North Korean tech workers, South Korean gangsters team up on illegal online gambling

The National Intelligence Service (NIS) said on Wednesday it uncovered a North Korean group running illicit cyber activities cooperating with several South Korean criminal organizations. North Korea's Kyonghung Information Technology Exchange Company, affiliated with the Workers' Party's bureau handling North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's slush…

Incidents ・ 14 February 2024

ice365.com

Michigan investigators seize slot machines and cash in illegal gambling raid

Create a free account, or log in. The raids took place on August 18 at The Cellular Vault and Cellular Bank, with investigators confiscating 11 video slot machines, 56 computers and $10141 in suspected gambling proceeds and gift cards. The machines, cash, associated equipment and business records were removed as part of joint investigations of the…

Incidents ・ 11 February 2024