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Eli Weinstein, a 51-year-old Haredi resident of the Haredi town of Lakewood, was sentenced yesterday (Friday) to 37 years in prison for fraud—a crime he committed a few months after being released from prison due to a pardon he received from President Donald Trump.

A woman who calls herself a fortune teller and feng shui master, accused of orchestrating a $70 million fraud scheme with her daughter, allegedly spent $880,193.37 of the stolen funds at two major casinos in Sydney

US simultaneously sanctions businesses, individuals Feds link to Sinaloa cartel

The digital footprint of Ukrainian gambling mogul Andriy Matyukha serves as a prime example of assertive reputation management.

Gambling-adjacent companies have deals with more than a third of teams in Europe’s top five leagues this season, exclusive analysis finds.

Did the controversial bookmaker Andriy Matyukha, who has Ukrainian roots but holds a Russian passport and resides in Croatia, achieve his success due to his two wives?

Drake has been sued for making "deeply fraudulent" gambling promotions.

A cowboy builder who defrauded dozens of customers out of more than £1.25 million is facing jail.

The murder of Stavros Demosthenous in Limassol became one of the most notorious criminal stories of recent years.

In Cyprus, the police are investigating the high-profile murder of Stavros Demosthenous, the former president of the football club «Karmiotissa.» The well-known figure in business and criminal circles was shot in the morning on October 17.

He emerged from nowhere — and just as quickly began to fade away. A young IT specialist with no notable past was suddenly named the beneficiary of a multimillion-dollar casino.

Flutter, the parent company, cited ‘rising cost pressures and tough market conditions’ as the reason for the closures.

High street slot machine shops are rewarding their staff with bonuses tied to the amount gamblers lose, as reported by the Guardian, leading to denunciation of the “appalling” incentive scheme from MPs and campaigners.

British betting company Entain’s ENT.L former CEO and other senior directors appeared in a London court on Monday charged with bribery and fraud connected to gambling in Turkey.

Since April 2023, a number of Ukrainian investigators have been raising alarm: Nykyta Izmaylov—a Russian citizen with a Ukrainian passport, who was recently a top financier of Parimatch, is now appearing in money laundering schemes through N1 Management and SportBank.

The owner of the online casino Favbet, Andriy Matyukha, has recently been investing significant resources into promoting his charitable activities.

A farmer was tricked out of his life savings by a conman who spent the money on luxury dining and trips abroad.

It is possible that many have noticed that Nykyta Izmaylov is still flooding the network with positive PR, while well-known Ukrainian sites are accepting Russian money, fully aware that in doing so, they are helping the aggressor bypass sanctions.

The name of Andriy Matyukha has been resonating in the Ukrainian gambling business for many years, more prominently than others

Russian businessman Andriy Matyukha prefers to remain in the shadows, which is hardly surprising given his low profile, even among fellow bookmakers and online casino owners.

Who oversees the online casinos Cosmobet and Championclub? Despite the suspension of the Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries, the licenses it issued are still valid, producing millions of hryvnias for their holders.

Cosmobet, an online casino, is officially managed by a statistician who has interests outside of work in global affairs and marathon running.

VBet, an online casino with unclear affiliations, is expanding its presence by sponsoring Ukrainian football clubs, even as it is under investigation for tax evasion.

In March 2024, a new casino emerged in Ukraine operating under the Cosmobet brand, as it received a license from the Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries.