Tag: Crime

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
07/10/23 8:45 PM

Jury chosen in federal trial of Las Vegas police officer accused of stealing $165k in trio of casino heists

  • Rio Yamat, Associated Press
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas police officer accused of carrying out a trio of casino heists will face trial after a jury was finalized... more
06/27/23 8:53 PM

Casino security experts “dumbfounded” over $1 million Las Vegas theft and other scams in 2023

  • Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming
In a scenario far removed from the Hollywood-style robbery in the movie Ocean’s Eleven, industry security experts around the country are... more
06/01/23 9:17 PM

Nevada Gaming Control Board discloses investigation into cheating that netted $250,000

  • Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming
The Nevada Gaming Control Board confirmed Thursday it served arrest warrants alleging cheating at an electronic crap game on the Las Vegas... more