Category Archives: Gambling Problems

Punter who sued Betfair after almost $2 million gambling loss loses appeal

Punter who sued Betfair after almost $2 million gambling loss loses appeal Sophie Atkinson   Suswati Basu     Lee Gibson, a multimillionaire “problem gambler,” has lost his appeal in the Court of Appeal, after suing Betfair over losing close-to £1.5 million ($ 2 million) on gambling. Gibson claimed that the betting platform had a … Continue reading Punter who sued Betfair after almost $2 million gambling loss loses appeal →

Poker player accused of operating illicit brothel from Las Vegas neighborhood

Poker player accused of operating illicit brothel from Las Vegas neighborhood Graeme Hanna       Bing Du, a highly-rated player on the poker circuit, has been accused of operating an alleged illicit brothel from a home in Las Vegas.  She was arrested on October 27 by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) while … Continue reading Poker player accused of operating illicit brothel from Las Vegas neighborhood →

Inside the mob-backed gambling ring that just shook the NBA

October 23, 2025 Inside the mob-backed gambling ring that just shook the NBA The FBI dropped a bombshell indictment on Thursday, announcing arrests and criminal charges against dozens of people allegedly involved with gambling and rigging NBA games. The whole thing involved not only some of basketball’s biggest names, but also the mob.  At a … Continue reading Inside the mob-backed gambling ring that just shook the NBA →

Police in Philippines raid illegal online gambling group

Police in Philippines raid illegal online gambling group Suswati Basu Officers of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) based in the Philippines conducted a raid on an illegal online gambling group. The raid was orchestrated by the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), the Philippine Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), and the Philippine National Police (PNP). This … Continue reading Police in Philippines raid illegal online gambling group →