Crime

In a business world that brings in billions of dollars in cash annually, crime is inevitable. Daily coverage of US federal and state casino crimes, from embezzlement to robbery to murder, as well as global crime news affecting the international gaming industry.

Latest Crime News

Hard Rock Rockford Casino Armed Man Dies of Injuries After Allegedly Aiming Gun at Cops

The man who was shot by police in May outside of Illinois’ Hard Rock Rockford Casino reportedly died on Thursday. He was identified as Bradley James Thompkins, 51. Thompkins underwent treatment at Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Ill. for...

Ed Silverstein — July 1, 2022

Spain National Police

Illegal Lottery Operations in Spain, Portugal, and UK Come to an End

Erik Gibbs — June 30, 2022

A property purchased through Illegal lottery sales in Colombia

Colombia Busts 11 in Illegal Gambling Ring as Crackdown Continues

Erik Gibbs — June 30, 2022

Most Read Crime

Low Room Rates in Las Vegas Responsible for Labor Day Violence: Analyst

Philip Conneller — September 9, 2020

Another Shooting Near Las Vegas Strip Casino Injures Man

Larry Henry — October 13, 2020

Gangs, Out-of-Town Visitors Contribute to Las Vegas Strip Violence: Police

Larry Henry — October 7, 2020

‘Casino’ Movie’s Anniversary Celebrated in Las Vegas, Recalling City’s Mafia History

Larry Henry — November 19, 2020

‘Dirty Money’ Report: British Columbia Casinos Used to Money Launder for Organized Crime Syndicates

Cort Smith — June 28, 2018

All Crime News

American Gaming Association human trafficking

American Gaming Association Initiates Program to Combat Human Trafficking

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has developed a program to combat human trafficking inside commercial and tribal casinos across the nation. The AGA unveiled...

Devin O'Connor — June 29, 2022

MGM Grand Casino Accident Sends Pedestrian to Hospital, Serious Injuries

A pedestrian walking in the street near Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Hotel and Casino Tuesday was struck by an SUV. Both the driver and...

Ed Silverstein — June 29, 2022

Judge's gavel on Australian dollars

Australian Gambling Boozehound Scams Client Out of $230,000, Heads to Jail

Erik Gibbs — June 29, 2022

UMC Murder Suspect Was at Casino When He Started to Feel Suicidal, Police Reveal

Ed Silverstein — June 28, 2022

Nicole Elkabbas

Brit Who Stole $55K in Cancer Fraud to Go Gambling to Repay Only $6

Erik Gibbs — June 28, 2022

Las Vegas-Bound Airline Passenger Sentenced for Assault, Feds Reveal

Ed Silverstein — June 28, 2022

Maryland Casino Kidnapper Gets 13-Year Sentence, Feds Announce

Ed Silverstein — June 28, 2022

Downtown Las Vegas Sees Multiple Fires, Could Be Linked to Homeless Squatters

Ed Silverstein — June 28, 2022

Fremont Street Experience Teenager Murder Suspect Will Be Tried As Adult

Ed Silverstein — June 28, 2022

Star Sydney Housed ‘Illegal’ Suncity Casino Within Casino, Lawyers Claim

Philip Conneller — June 27, 2022

Las Vegas Vagrant Threatens to Kill, Eat Police Officers Near Casino, Cops Reveal

A suspected vagrant who allegedly threatened to kill and eat Las Vegas police officers and spit at a police car remains in jail today....

Ed Silverstein — June 25, 2022

Tangshan Restaurant Assault: Suspects in Case That Shocked China Linked to Illegal Online Gambling

Philip Conneller — June 24, 2022

Lottery Winner Sentenced for 2019 Banksy Artwork Theft

Erik Gibbs — June 24, 2022

Las Vegas Psychiatric Patient Stabs Two Other UMC Patients, One Dies From Wounds

Ed Silverstein — June 23, 2022

Casino-Visiting Grandma Allegedly Steals Firearm During Michigan Home Invasion

Ed Silverstein — June 23, 2022

Human trafficking in Cambodia

Casinos Linked to Vietnamese Human Traficking, Teenager Faces Charges

Erik Gibbs — June 23, 2022

Fremont Street Uber Pickup Leads to Bloody Attack on Vegas Driver – Video

Ed Silverstein — June 23, 2022

Soccer club CD Rota

Soccer Match-Fixing Net Widens as Spain Arrests 10

Erik Gibbs — June 23, 2022

Aria Casino Bar Meetup Leads to Theft of $90K in Chips, Drugging of Man

Ed Silverstein — June 23, 2022

Georgia charity illegal gambling Little Kings & Queens

Georgia Charity Accused of Running Illegal Gambling Den, Director Arrested

Devin O'Connor — June 23, 2022

Joanna Gomulska, Marcos Tancos

Gambling Couple Who Kept 42 ‘Slaves’ in UK Headed to Prison

Philip Conneller — June 22, 2022

Slot Machine Cash Boxes Stolen at Seven Las Vegas Restaurants

Ed Silverstein — June 22, 2022

Daegu Casino in South Korea Bilked Foreign Players for $3.5M, Say Prosecutors

Philip Conneller — June 22, 2022