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

Washington State Tulalip Casino Parking Lot Assault Leads to Second-Degree Murder Arrest

UPDATE: The victim of a fatal assault outside of a Tulalip, Washington state casino was identified by a local medical examiner this week as Hana Letoi, age 35, of Tacoma. Bail for the unnamed defendant in the case was set...

Ed Silverstein — October 28, 2020

Las Vegas Cyclist Killed by Senseless Prank Was Longtime Boyd Employee

Philip Conneller — October 28, 2020

Wisconsin Turtle Bay Casino Ex-Employee Indicted for Alleged Embezzlement

Ed Silverstein — October 28, 2020

All Crime News

Jihadist Who Plotted to Bomb Crown Casino Melbourne Will Stay Behind Bars

An Australian Jihadist leader who planned to blow up the Crown Casino Melbourne will remain in prison for at least four more weeks as...

Philip Conneller — October 27, 2020

BC Lottery Corp Investigator Berated by Boss for Investigating Money Laundering Hotbed, Inquiry Hears

A former investigator for the British Columbia Lottery Corp (BCLC) was warned off questioning high rollers at the River Rock Casino in Richmond, Metro...

Philip Conneller — October 27, 2020

Couple Denies Embezzling from Tribe’s California Casino, $38M Suit Seeks RICO Damages

Philip Conneller — October 26, 2020

California Convict’s Gun Discharges During Pistol-Whipping Near Las Vegas Strip Casino: Police

Larry Henry — October 22, 2020

Palm Springs Cops Shoot Armed Robbers After Agua Caliente Casino Heist

Ed Silverstein — October 22, 2020

Atlantic City Casino Sting: Two Men, One Woman Indicted Over Sex Plot Involving 14-Year-Old Girl

Ed Silverstein — October 21, 2020

Police Confiscate Guns in Crackdown on Las Vegas Strip Violence

Larry Henry — October 21, 2020

Ireland Casino Dispute Allegedly Led Woman to Pour Boiling Water on Man’s Face

Ed Silverstein — October 21, 2020

Queens, NY Suspected Gambling Hall Robbers Zip-Tied Six Victims, Stole $7,000

Ed Silverstein — October 20, 2020

Crown Resorts Chair Admits AML Breaches, Claims ‘Incompetence’

Philip Conneller — October 20, 2020

More Las Vegas Strip Violence Caught on Camera

A local man videotaped a fight Saturday on the Las Vegas Strip near the Planet Hollywood hotel-casino. In a separate altercation, police arrested four...

Larry Henry — October 20, 2020

Brothers Arrested at Las Vegas Red Rock Casino for Allegedly Trying to Sell $300K Worth of Meth

Ed Silverstein — October 20, 2020

$7M Sports Betting Software Scheme Leads to Likely Prison Sentence for Alleged Utah Fraudster

Ed Silverstein — October 19, 2020

Illinois Man, 85, Gets Three-Month Home Incarceration Sentence for Role in Illegal Chicago Sports Betting Operation

Steve Bittenbender — October 19, 2020

Nevada Highway Patrol Helps Police Stem Violence on Las Vegas Strip

Larry Henry — October 19, 2020

Tokyo Police Continue to Raid Illegal Baccarat Gambling Joints

Ed Silverstein — October 19, 2020

Massachusetts State Trooper Socialized with Criminals in Vegas, Did Favors for Bookies, Report Claims

Ed Silverstein — October 18, 2020

Crown Resorts Announces Money Laundering Investigation by Australian Authorities

Steve Bittenbender — October 18, 2020

Anaheim, California Gambling ‘Slaphouse’ Raid Leads to Dozens of Charges

Ed Silverstein — October 17, 2020

Ongoing Las Vegas Strip Gunfire, Violence Prompts Police to Boost Presence During ‘Bewitching Hours’

Larry Henry — October 17, 2020

Crown Resorts Failed to Review China Arrest Scandal, Says It Would Weaken Case in $100 Million Lawsuit

Philip Conneller — October 16, 2020

Encore Casino in Las Vegas Goes Dark Midweek Because of Low Demand

Larry Henry — October 14, 2020

Another Shooting Near Las Vegas Strip Casino Injures Man

Larry Henry — October 13, 2020