Tag: Crime

08/19/23 1:07 PM

Athletes’ confidence, competitiveness explain willingness and risk to bet on own games, experts say

  • Eric Olson, Associated Press
Allegations of Iowa and Iowa State athletes illegally wagering on sports is one thing. Accusations that some of them bet on games in which... more
08/12/23 4:15 PM

Iowa coach Ferentz says the integrity of the game cannot be compromised as betting probe unfolds

  • John Bohnenkamp, Associated Press
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Kirk Ferentz has known for weeks that several of his Iowa football players were under investigation for illegal... more
08/10/23 9:15 PM

Seven more current and former college football players charged in Iowa gambling investigation

  • Eric Olson, Associated Press
Jirehl Brock and three other Iowa State football players along with three current or former Iowa football players and a student assistant... more
08/03/23 8:21 PM

No evidence found that betting integrity manipulated by Iowa and Iowa State athletes tied to gambling

  • Eric Olson, Associated Press
One of the state agencies involved in the ongoing investigation of alleged sports wagering violations by Iowa and Iowa State athletes... more
08/02/23 8:53 PM

Gambling sting at Iowa and Iowa St. results in charges against 7 current and former athletes so far

  • Eric Olson, Associated Press
Gambling investigations at Iowa and Iowa State have resulted in criminal charges filed against seven current or former athletes, with... more
07/16/23 6:15 PM

Nationwide casino scam hits tribal properties, National Indian Gaming Commission warns

  • Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming
The National Indian Gaming Commission has sent a warning to tribal gaming operators and regulators, alerting them to imposters pretending... more
07/15/23 1:37 PM

Las Vegas police officer found guilty in string of brazen casino heists could get life sentence

  • Rio Yamat, Associated Press
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A federal jury convicted a Las Vegas police officer Friday on all counts of stealing nearly $165,000 during a trio of... more
07/12/23 8:34 PM

Suspect in Caesars Palace standoff that frightened poolgoers is a fugitive in Colorado kidnapping; bail set at $750K

  • Ken Ritter, Associated Press
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A man accused of instigating a hostage standoff and throwing furniture out of a broken 21st-floor window at Caesars Palace... more
07/11/23 9:08 PM

Hostage freed after hourslong standoff at Caesars Palace hotel room, Las Vegas police say

  • Ken Ritter and Beatrice Dupuy, Associated Press
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A man was arrested and a woman described as his hostage was released unharmed Tuesday after an hourslong standoff in a... more
07/11/23 8:41 PM

‘I could die today’: Casino employee recalls armed heist at trial of Las Vegas police officer

  • Rio Yamat, Associated Press
LAS VEGAS (AP) — At the trial of a Las Vegas police officer accused in a trio of casino heists, an employee said Tuesday that she had never... more