Nevada ‘entity betting’ scammers charged with fraud
US Attorney in Nevada brings fraud charges against two scammers who allegedly bilked investors out of at least $9m via bogus 'entity' betting fund.
The US is getting serious on regulating crypto and that’s a good thing
The US Department of Justice has made an attempt to lay down the law on the cryptocurrency space.
5Dimes owner settles with DOJ, eyes US sports betting licenses
Online sportsbook 5Dimes eyes US regulated betting market licenses after reaching $46.8m settlement with US Department of Justice.
Self-dubbed ‘lottery lawyer’ indicted for defrauding US jackpot winners
A self-professed 'lottery lawyer' is indicted on charges of fraud and money laundering in his dealings with US jackpot winners.
US appeals court hears case regarding the US Wire Act
The court begins to hear arguments between the Department of Justice and states in a long-running battle over sports and online gambling.
Las Vegas Sands’ Singapore casino under DOJ money laundering microscope
Bloomberg reports that Las Vegas Sands' Singapore casino Marina Bay Sands is the subject of a Department of Justice money laundering probe.
PokerStars’ Isai Scheinberg pleads guilty to Black Friday charge
PokerStars co-founder Isai Scheinberg pleads guilty to single count of illegal gambling, setting up end to the nearly nine-year Black Friday saga.
Sports bettor ‘Parlay Patz’ charged with threatening athletes
Benjamin Patz, aka Parlay Patz, who earned fame by winning $1.1m on parlay wagers, charged with threatening pro and college athletes and their loved ones.
PokerStars founder Isai Scheinberg surrenders to US authorities
PokerStars founder Isai Scheinberg surrenders to US authorities in New York to face criminal charges related to Black Friday indictments.
US Federal Wire Act could die if Biden elected president
U.S. presidential candidate Joe Biden has addressed the subject of the Wire Act, reiterating his position against it and to drop the regulations if elected.