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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Rogério Andrade and son are interrogated in underground bingo charges in Recreio

Rogério Andrade and his son Gustavo are being interrogated in connection with a clandestine bingo operation in Rio de Janeiro.

Mar 2 • 10:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Forensics indicate use of the same weapons in homicides linked to the cigarette mafia and the bookie Adilsinho

Forensic examinations have revealed the same firearms used in multiple homicides connected to illegal gambling and the cigarette mafia in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 28 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Murders, slot machines, animal game, illegal cigarettes, and slave labor: the crimes attributed to Adilsinho, according to the police

Adilsinho, a notorious figure in organized crime in Rio de Janeiro, has been arrested and is linked to various illicit activities, including gambling, illegal cigarette trade, and suspected murders.

Feb 27 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

PF says that the arrest of Adilsinho, 'the bloodiest of the capos', was hampered by police protection

Brazilian police have arrested Adilson Oliveira Coutinho Filho, known as Adilsinho, who is accused of being a notorious crime boss involved in illegal gambling, amid allegations of police complicity in his protection.

Feb 26 • 18:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'The most bloodthirsty of the betting game', says PF superintendent about the arrest of the gambler Adilsinho

Adilsinho, one of the most wanted figures in Rio de Janeiro's illegal gambling scene, was arrested following multiple attempts by federal authorities.

Feb 26 • 15:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

See images of the mansion where Adilsinho, the most wanted gambler in Rio, was arrested in Cabo Frio

Adilsinho, a prominent figure in Rio's illegal gambling scene, was arrested at a mansion in Cabo Frio during a police operation.

Feb 26 • 13:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Who is Adilsinho, a gambler linked to illegal casinos, the cigarette mafia, and the organized crime elite

Adilson Oliveira Coutinho Filho, known as Adilsinho, is implicated in investigations as a key figure in Rio's illegal cigarette monopoly and has been arrested by federal authorities.

Feb 26 • 13:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

What the bill for regulating the gambling market entails – Fines of up to €800,000, automatic website 'locking', and checks on influencers

The Greek government has introduced a bill aimed at combatting illegal gambling with significant penalties and enhanced regulatory measures.

Feb 26 • 13:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Valve is getting sued over loot boxes - here’s why

New York's Attorney General is suing Valve for allegedly promoting illegal gambling through loot boxes in popular games.

Feb 26 • 12:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Large Drug Activities in an Illegal Settlement by the River

Illegal activities including drugs, gambling, and weapons are rampant in a riverside settlement in India.

Feb 26 • 10:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

1926: Police will curb gambling on the beaches of Santos

The police in Santos, Brazil, have announced a crackdown on illegal gambling operations on the city's beaches following a meeting with gambling operators.

Feb 19 • 20:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The Gambling Authority tightens scrutiny – more influencers may be investigated

Sweden's Gambling Authority is intensifying its oversight on illegal gambling and influencer marketing related to gambling.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Who is behind the gambling establishment closed that operated next to a hotel in Guayaquil?

Municipal authorities in Guayaquil shut down an illegal gambling establishment operating alongside the Sheraton Hotel after a video showcasing casino activities went viral.

Feb 14 • 21:55 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

An Emotional Interview with Marta Nawrocka: After One Question, There Was a Meaningful Silence

Marta Nawrocka, the First Lady of Poland, recalled her challenging experiences in law enforcement during an emotional interview, highlighting the stress of her role while addressing issues of public hate towards her family.

Feb 14 • 11:49 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

They dismantled an illegal betting house in Santa Fe: drugs, poker chips, pesos, and dollars

Authorities dismantled an illegal betting operation in Santa Fe, arresting eight people and seizing over 20 million pesos along with drugs.

Feb 13 • 19:44 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lotte "Na Seung-yeob, Ko Seung-min, and others entered illegal gambling hall in Taiwan… Immediate repatriation measures"

Lotte Giants baseball players have been confirmed to have entered an illegal gambling venue in Taiwan during their training camp, prompting immediate disciplinary actions from the team.

Feb 13 • 14:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Daniela Celis and her defense after being involved in a case of illegal gambling: "I’m going through a tough time"

Daniela Celis reacts to being implicated in an illegal gambling investigation, expressing her frustration and denial of any wrongdoing.

Feb 12 • 21:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Daniela Celis was charged with illegal betting and expressed her feelings on social media: 'I have to pay a crazy amount of money'

Influencer Daniela Celis was charged with illegal gambling, vehemently asserting her innocence on social media and claiming the allegations are based on false information.

Feb 11 • 20:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

In a new testimony, Ronnie Lessa admits partnership with Rogério de Andrade and details clandestine bingo scheme in Barra

Ronnie Lessa, convicted of the assassination of councilwoman Marielle Franco, admits to illegal gambling operations and police corruption in Rio's Zona Oeste, revealing insights into his partnership with notorious gambling figure Rogério de Andrade.

Feb 10 • 21:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Operator of Illegal Online Gambling Site Worth 590 Billion Won, Sent Back from Thailand and Prosecuted

A suspect in illegal online gambling operations has been extradited from Thailand to South Korea and charged by prosecutors after evading authorities for years.

Feb 8 • 01:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Stricter framework for illegal gambling coming: Targeting unlicensed platforms and neighborhood 'mini-casinos'

Greece's Ministry of National Economy is developing a new legislative framework aimed at combating illegal gambling, which includes targeting unlicensed platforms and local mini-casinos, in response to an annual loss of approximately 500 million euros in tax revenue.

Feb 6 • 08:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Alarming Numbers. Czech Influencers Promote Illegal Casinos to Minors and Beyond

Czech influencers with tens of thousands of followers are promoting illegal casinos, with over half of surveyed young gamblers aged 16 to 17 frequently encountering such offers on social media.

Feb 5 • 07:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

It is alarming. Czech influencers promote illegal casinos to minors. And not only that

Czech influencers with tens of thousands of followers are alarmingly promoting illegal casinos, making such offers extremely accessible to teenagers, according to a local expert.

Feb 5 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation investigating Deolane Bezerra has measures annulled by Justice

Federal Justice in Pernambuco annulled precautionary measures from Operation Integration, investigating a criminal organization involved in illegal gambling and money laundering that includes influencer Deolane Bezerra and her family.

Feb 4 • 17:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Ostentation and social networks: how the illegal gambling scheme investigated in Piracicaba operated

An operation by the Civil Police in Piracicaba, Brazil, revealed a gambling scheme that used social media to increase profits and attract bettors, leading to the seizure of luxury cars and counterfeit bills.

Feb 4 • 16:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil Police Operation Against Gambling Executes Warrants in Piracicaba and Seizes Luxury Car

A Civil Police operation targeting illegal gambling in Piracicaba resulted in the seizure of a luxury BMW car and continued with search and seizure warrants.

Feb 4 • 11:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Australian influencer’s illegal crypto gambling ads permitted by Meta despite Acma warning of $2.4m fine

Meta has continued to allow Australian influencer Dinah to promote illegal offshore crypto gambling despite multiple warnings from regulators about potential fines.

Feb 3 • 14:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

More executed for large fraud scheme

A group of individuals has been executed in China for their involvement in a large fraud scheme in Myanmar that included the murder of six Chinese citizens and illegal gambling operations worth billions.

Feb 2 • 06:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Sports

Sports piracy explodes in UK with 3.6bn illegal streams and rise of black-market bookmakers

A new report reveals that illegal sports streams in the UK have surged to 3.6 billion, highlighting the challenges faced by broadcasters amidst a close link with unlicensed gambling.

Jan 15 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Football fan took his own life after using illegal ‘predatory’ betting sites, inquest told

A coroner revealed that a football fan's addiction to illegal betting sites, exacerbated by his love for the sport, led to his tragic suicide at 36 after eight years of struggle.

Jan 13 • 19:12 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Living on betting? It’s for professionals. Bet in advance and only on foreign sites

Vincenzo, a 42-year-old poker player from Calabria, bets heavily on Serie A matches, analyzing team motivations to gain an edge over bookmakers, and primarily utilizes illegal Asian betting platforms for better odds.

Jan 9 • 06:29 UTC

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