A 36-year-old part-time repairman at a luxury watch shop in Singapore was sentenced to four months in prison for stealing three Rolex watches to cover his gambling debt.
Treasure Island Las Vegas has partnered with OPTX to use AI for identifying advantage players. The technology flags successful players and has expanded to various casino operations.
A large-scale operation in Kuala Lumpur led to the arrest of 74 foreigners involved in illegal gambling and online scams. The suspects, mostly from China, were detained across eight premises.
Card counting in blackjack is a legal strategy that can give players an edge, but it requires skill and practice. Casinos may ban players who are caught counting cards.
Vegas Matt, the famous Sin City gambler, is getting his own biopic. The film, titled The Chop, will delve into his life as a high-stakes gambler and dedicated father.
Florida's Attorney General has filed lawsuits against operators of social sweepstakes casinos, citing violations of state gambling laws. The action targets prominent platforms like Stake and VGW, which operate brands such as LuckyLand and Global Poker.
Richard Vandevander, a former Assistant Fire Chief and Treasurer, is accused of embezzling $1.6 million from the Hambden Township Volunteer Fire Department to cover gambling debts. The investigation revealed a series of fraudulent transfers and forged documents.
A 63-year-old procurement manager at Tse Sui Luen Jewelry stole nearly 2,600 carats of diamonds worth $1.4 million to fund his gambling addiction. He pleaded guilty to three counts of theft.