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

Fortune Bay Casino Incident Leads to Guilty Plea for Sex Contact with Kids in Minnesota

A Canadian man has pleaded guilty to having sexual contact with two minors. The incidents took place at Minnesota’s Fortune Bay Resort and Casino in 2018. Earlier this week, Brady John Hillis, 32, admitted to two counts of abusive sexual...

Ed Silverstein — January 21, 2022

Whitey Bulger: Federal Judge Tosses Lawsuit Over Gambling Kingpin Prison Death

Philip Conneller — January 21, 2022

Pennsylvania Bans Four from Casinos for Leaving Kids Unattended to Place Bets

Steve Bittenbender — January 19, 2022

Most Read Crime

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

Philip Conneller — September 9, 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

Las Vegas Casino Security Under Spotlight as Details of Circus-Circus Murder Emerge

Philip Conneller — June 14, 2018

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Hard Rock Tampa

Hard Rock Tampa: ISIS Acolyte Ruled Unfit for Trial in Mass Shooting Plot

A Florida terror suspect whose alleged list of targets for a mass-casualty shooting included the Hard Rock Tampa in Florida has been ruled incompetent...

Philip Conneller — January 19, 2022

Seven Mile Casino

Man Dies After Struggle with Seven Mile Casino Security

Police are investigating the death of a 46-year-old man who lost consciousness during a struggle with security at Seven Mile Casino, a card club...

Philip Conneller — January 19, 2022

Muckleshoot Casino Alleged Voyeurism in Restroom Leads to Washington State Arrest

Ed Silverstein — January 19, 2022

‘Suncity Exec’ Gets Prison Time for Refusing to Answer Police Questions

Philip Conneller — January 18, 2022

Malta Casino Owner Charged with Murder Wants Witness Prosecuted for Perjury

Philip Conneller — January 17, 2022

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‘Dateline’ Ted Binion Episode Documents Mysterious Death of Las Vegas Casino Heir

Devin O'Connor — January 14, 2022

Oklahoma’s Hard Rock Casino Explosive Discovery Leads to Arrest

Ed Silverstein — January 14, 2022

China and Macau Working to Control Suspicious Money Movements

Erik Gibbs — January 13, 2022

Las Vegas Strip Murder Defendants Remain in Jail, Casino Robbery Charges Mount

Ed Silverstein — January 12, 2022

Aquarius Casino Resort Murder Defendant to Appear in Nevada Court Later This Month

Ed Silverstein — January 12, 2022

Tiger King Star Charged with Grand Larceny for Stealing Wynn Las Vegas Candelabra

Masha Diduk, Tiger King’s so-called “hot nanny,” has gone from big cats to grand larceny, TMZ reports. Diduk has been charged by Las Vegas...

Philip Conneller — January 12, 2022

Las Vegas Man with Severed Head in Trunk Claims He is ‘Unlucky Car Thief’

Philip Conneller — January 10, 2022

BI Fugitive Search Unit

Two South Koreans Arrested in the Philippines for Illegal Gambling, Other Activity

Erik Gibbs — January 10, 2022

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Las Vegas Casino Alleged Thieves Stuff Stolen Watch, Cash Inside Their Vaginas

Devin O'Connor — January 9, 2022

USPS Told to Crack Down on Mail-Order Battle Roosters

Philip Conneller — January 5, 2022

Malta Courtroom

Maltese Woman Admits She Scammed Lotto Booth Boss to Go Gambling

Erik Gibbs — January 5, 2022

Man Who Sued Dutch Lottery for Deception Imprisoned for $3M Fraud

Philip Conneller — January 4, 2022

‘Squatter’ Turns $7M Park Avenue Townhouse into High-Stakes Poker, Prostitution Den

Philip Conneller — January 3, 2022

Las Vegas Strip Murder Suspects Held Without Bail After Two Fatal Shootings

Ed Silverstein — January 2, 2022

MGM Springfield Hotel Room $20K Theft Reported, Prompts Police Inquiry

Ed Silverstein — January 1, 2022

Virgin Islands casino Stephanie Barnes

US Virgin Islands Responsible Gaming Contractor Guilty of Federal Charges

Devin O'Connor — December 28, 2021

Atlantic City casino arrest Golden Nugget

Atlantic City Casino Unlawful Arrests Results in Court Victory for Plaintiffs

Devin O'Connor — December 28, 2021

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Las Vegas Police Discover Severed Human Head During Traffic Stop Near Rio Casino

Devin O'Connor — December 26, 2021