Crime
Gambling Crime News Roundup: Sheriff’s Raids & Scratch Offs
Gambling and crime are still linked despite the increased prevalence of legal gambling options. The San Antonio Sheriff’s department confiscated 42 gambling machines. Two Brits were found guilty of using a stolen debit card to purchase lottery scratchers. SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Gambling and crime have often been associated, in no small part due to … Read more
Two Major Arrests Were Made For Illegal Gambling Activity
A cryptocurrency betting ring was discovered and shut down by Vietnamese authorities An illegal gambling room was shut down in Honolulu, and a dozen gambling machines were seized. LAS VEGAS – As with any rapidly growing market, the massive boom in the worldwide gambling industry has attracted attempts to capitalize on it in an illegal … Read more
What Is The Future Of Macau’s Gambling Economy?
Alvin Chau’s arrest has caused various knock-on effects even after his resignation. China is working with the government of Macau to resolve the situation and guide the process forward. Many seem to be pushing for Macau to diversify from its gambling and tourism oriented economy. MACAU – The arrest of Alvin Chau has sent shockwaves … Read more
In Macau, An Arrest Sends Casino Stocks Spiraling
Multiple arrests in Macau have caused consternation in the stock market. Alvin Chau, head of Suncity Group, is accused of cross-border gambling. Suncity is famous for organizing junket tourism for the purposes of gambling. MACAU – Multiple people have been arrested for alleged money laundering and cross-border gambling in Macau. Alvin Chau, a prominent gambling figure … Read more
California Casino Will Pay DoJ $500,000 To Settle Probe
The Bicycle Hotel & Casino will pay $500,000 to the Department of Justice. This payment is due to the casino allowing incorrect suspicious activity reports to be filed. Over the course of eight months, the casino had a customer handle over $100 million, and reported them incorrectly. BELL GARDENS, Calif. – The Bicycle Hotel & … Read more
Bingo Player Uses Fake Ransom For Buy-Ins
An unidentified Spaniard woman faked her kidnapping to gain ransom money for bingo. The woman was requesting $7,000 to be set free. BARCELONA – In what was a sick, yet creative scheme, an unidentified middle-aged Spaniard woman is being charged with faking her kidnapping to receive a ransom to play bingo. The husband of the … Read more