US Gambling Crime News
DraftKings Hacker Pleads Guilty to $600K Theft
Joseph Garrison, an 18-year-old from Madison, Wisconsin, has pled guilty to charges relating to a $600,000 hacking attack on leading U.S. online sportsbook DraftKings. On Wednesday, the teenager appeared before […]
Amazon Facing Lawsuit over Social Casinos in Washington State
Amazon.com Inc. is currently embroiled in a significant legal challenge, accused of offering more than 30 so-called social casino apps to players in Washington state. The controversial business model is […]
Tioga Downs Fire Kills 24 Horses, Arson Suspect Arrested
In the early hours of November 9, 2023, a devastating fire killed at least 24 horses when it engulfed a barn at the Tioga Downs Casino Resort complex in Nichols, […]
Texas Cockfighting Ring Busted,19 Arrested
Some 19 men were recently arrested after sheriffs busted a cockfighting ring in San Jacinto County, Texas. The news has only reached media attention this month after the raid occurred […]
Las Vegas Dealers Arrested For Alleged Cheating
Two Las Vegas baccarat dealers have been accused of collaborating with players to cheat at gaming tables in the Rampart Casino. Yuxuan Leng, alongside a second dealer who remains unnamed, […]
Circa Casino Scammer Sentenced to Jail for $1M Heist
Erik Gutierrez Martinez, a 24-year-old man, has been sentenced to one year in jail for his involvement in a scam that conned several Nevada casino venues out of hundreds of […]
$2.04B Powerball Lawsuit Plaintiff May Face Police Charges
Jose Rivera, a California man who sued the recent winner of a $2 billion California lottery jackpot, claiming he was the rightful owner, may soon face charges of filing a […]
Las Vegas Hotels Price Collusion Lawsuit Dismissed, Plaintiffs to Appeal
A federal judge in Nevada has dismissed a class-action lawsuit alleging hotel room price-fixing among several famous operators of Nevada casino venues on the Las Vegas Strip. However, attorneys for […]
MGM Springfield Settles for $6.8M in Wage and Tip Violations
MGM Springfield, one of three Massachusetts casino venues, has recently settled for $6.8 million with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office over a wages and tipping violations case. The settlement, announced […]