A woman married eight men to fulfil her gambling addiction. She did so in Vegas since tying the knot is easier there. Chen met the men on social media and somehow got them to agree to marriage. She took money from them and lost it all in Vegas. 

Woman married multiple men for gambling money in Vegas, faces 24 years in jail for bigamy

Tel Aviv police have raided an apartment suspected of operating as an illegal gambling house, seizing over nis 1 million in cash, firearms, and gambling equipment, with eight foreign nationals arrested in the operation.


Chinese Nationals Arrested in Tel Aviv Gambling Bust

The case came to light on January two when customers visited the Indian bank to retrieve their pledged jewellery and reported discrepancies during locker verifications and missing items to the bank, leading to the discovery of theft. 

Bank staffer in Bengaluru steals 2.7 kg gold from locker to finance gambling

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth Rs 7.93 crore belonging to several former cricketers and actors, including Yuvraj Singh, Robin Uthappa and Sonu Sood in connection with their investigation into a betting app-linked money laundering case. 


ED Cracks Down on Illegal Online Gambling Networks in India

On Gravitas plus this week, we uncover the dark side of online gambling. From lives lost to mounting debts and shattered families, we uncover the real stories of addiction, mental trauma and legal chaos.

India’s online gambling crisis: Borrowed money, mounting losses

The Narendra Modi led central government of India is reportedly all set to ban online gambling by introducing a bill in the parliament on August 20. What is inside the bill? Know here. 

Online betting games banned in India? Jail, fine or both: Here’s what we know

World: The accused were allegedly managing illegal poker games and an online sportsbook in association with the Lucchese crime family, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said on Friday.

Indian-origin US politician Anand Shah charged with gambling offences, mafia links. Who is he?

YouTube is cracking down on content related to gambling as sports betting and other online prediction markets have taken off in the United States. Watch this report for more details!

YouTube restricts gambling content for users under 18

YouTube imposes stricter regulations on gambling content

Online gambling addiction is rapidly becoming a serious issue in Japan, with increasing numbers of individuals affected by the harmful impact of gambling.

Online gambling addiction becomes a growing concern in Japan

Shares in British gambling companies have dropped sharply, erasing over $2.6 billion in market value. This comes after reports that treasury officials are considering tax hikes of up to $3.9 billion for the sector.

Gambling Stocks Slide As UK Government Considers Higher Taxes

Authorities in the Philippines have intensified their crackdown on illegal online gambling. The recent rates and arrests underline the depth of the illegal offshore gambling firms, a issue that the country is dealing with. Watch in for more details!

Philippines ramps up crackdown on illegal offshore gambling

The Indian government has reportedly launched a major investigation into Telegram, examining the platform’s potential involvement in criminal activities such as extortion and gambling. This probe could result in a ban if the findings warrant it.

Is Telegram’s future in India uncertain?

The messaging app Telegram is being investigated by the Indian government after concerns were raised regarding the company indulging in criminal activities like gambling and extortion, Indian news website Moneycontrol claimed in a report.

Telegram gets probed by Indian govt for gambling and extortion, may face ban: Report

The elderly in Hong Kong are indulging in illegal gambling to tackle loneliness. In Japan, the elderly are shoplifting to tackle loneliness. We tell you why this is a cry for help.

Gravitas: Why the elderly in Hong Kong are indulging in illegal gambling

We look at the changing times in the United Arab Emirates, with the country set to legalise gambling. Las Vegas operators are keeping a close eye on the UAE market. Reason - the country is moving closer to legalising casinos and other forms of gambling now. This comes after the emirates granted its first lottery licence.

UAE steps closer to legalising gambling with lottery license

The Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on Monday (July 22) that the online casinos catering to gamblers overseas have been banned, a major setback to the China-based gamblers operating Filipino online casinos.

Chinese gamblers get Filipino setback after Marcos announces POGOs ban

In a shocking incident, a man at a Singapore casino collapsed due to a heart attack after he won a jackpot of $4 million. The video of the incident has been circulating on social media and has gone viral.

Man suffers heart attack after winning $4 million at Singapore casino

Jontay Porter of the Toronto Raptors was dealt a major blow as he was given a lifetime ban by the NBA for violating the league's gambling policy. In this regard, the NBA released a statement on Wednesday (April 17) explaining its ruling.

NBA: Toronto Raptors' Jontay Porter gets lifetime ban for violating gambling rules

Commercial casinos in the United States hit a jackpot in the year 2023 as they raked in USD 66.5 billion from gamblers marking best year ever for the industry. The figures were released by the national trade association of commercial casinos on Tuesday (Feb 20).

US casinos hit big with all-time high earning record

Phil Mickelson has placed bets worth a total of more than $1 billion during his career, including a $400,000 wager on the outcome of the 2012 Ryder Cup, according to excerpts from a forthcoming book published in US media on Thursday.

Golf: Phil Mickelson bets topped $1 billion, says former gambling associate

A parliament Treasury committee in the UK has said cryptocurrency trading should be regarded as a form of gambling rather than a financial service, whilst also demanding regulations for the industry.

Cryptocurrency trading is form of gambling and should be regulated as such, say UK lawmakers

Chikoti Praveen, an infamous name in India due to his activities in casinos and gambling, has been caught in a major raid by police in Thailand. He was one among at least 83 Indian tourists caught during the raid.

Thailand: Indian gambling kingpin Chikoti Praveen in net after bust in Pattaya

Premier League clubs have this week collectively agreed to remove gambling sponsors from the front of matchday shirts by the end of the 2025/26 season. Gambling brands are still allowed on sleeves and hoardings.

Premier League clubs agree to ban gambling sponsors on the front of their shirts

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