Former NBA player and current media personality Gilbert Arenas was arrested on Wednesday for his connection with an illegal poker ring, but ultimately was released. He took to X, formerly Twitter, to declare his innocence and say “they can’t hold me.” Arenas plead not guilty to three charges and will be back in court in … Read more
Marcus Morris Sr. was arrested on Sunday for felony fraud regarding an unpaid casino debt. A legal representative for Morris claims the arrest stems back to an outstanding casino marker at an undisclosed Las Vegas casino. He was held without bond at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Broward County, Florida. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – … Read more
Gratis Woolen Jr. faces 14 felonies for attempting to cash in counterfeit chips at Las Vegas casinos. Woolen and another woman presented counterfeit chips at multiple gaming establishments. Police responded to a disturbance at a motel involving Woolen on April 10, where they discovered warrants for his arrest. LAS VEGAS – Las Vegas police arrested … Read more
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
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
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
