Tag: Illegal Gambling
Bookmaker linked to Resorts World Las Vegas, Ohtani’s ex-interpreter sentenced to one year
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California bookmaker who took thousands of sports bets from the former interpreter for baseball star... more
American Gaming Association analysis indicates illegal gambling in the U.S. growing
New analysis from the American Gaming Association indicates that U.S. gamblers are gambling on illegal sites in droves. The AGA found that... more
AGA and state AGs combat sweepstakes and offshore gambling sites
The American Gaming Association (AGA) is doubling down on its pursuit of the sweepstakes industry, while state attorneys general across the... more
Florida sheriff arrested as part of a probe into $21.6 million gambling operation
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — A sheriff in central Florida was arrested Thursday on charges of racketeering and conspiracy as part of what state... more
Resorts World Las Vegas CFO: Property “in recovery mode”
Resorts World Las Vegas COO and CFO Carlos Castro said compliance is the property’s top priority, while telling Nevada gaming regulators... more
MLB commissioner will rule on Pete Rose’s reinstatement after talk with Trump
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said he discussed Pete Rose with President Donald Trump at a meeting two weeks ago and he... more
MGM apologizes as it accepts $8.5 million fine in Nevada
MGM Resorts International apologized for accepting nearly $5 million in wagers from illegal bookmakers and accepted a fine of $8.5 million... more
New Jersey: Mafia leader, council member among dozens facing illegal gambling charges, AG says
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A high-ranking member of the Lucchese crime family, a town council member and more than three dozen others are facing... more
IGA: Tribes and commercial gaming operators must pay attention to illegal operators
According to Victor Strategies’s Executive Vice President Gene Johnson, the gambling industry is under siege. During Tuesday’s session... more
Florida: Gaming Control Commission shuts down three illegal casinos
The Florida Gaming Control Commission and Leon County Sheriff’s Office recently conducted Operation Westside to shut down three illegal... more


