According to FBI crime numbers and the district attorney of Luzerne County (the location of a casino owned by Mohegan Sun), crime has actually gone up in several categories since
After a carjacking in the Taj Majal casino parking garage, the Atlantic City mayor demands an increase in private security. Security issues have been a major problem in Atlantic City
Despite billions of dollars that have been spent and lost in Atlantic City, crime and poverty are sinking the city down further. The tragic situation underscores the truth that commercialized
The development of The Aqueduct racino in South Ozone Park had citizens concerned of a spike in crime level due to its presence. Because of this underlying fear, cops have
This 2012 report authored by Richard Herring and David Beggs analyzes the inextricable link between casinos and crime in surrounding counties. Based on the introduction of casinos into Miami-Dade County,
While government-sanctioned gambling is often trumpeted as a new source of revenue, a 2013 study shows shows the staggering cost of problem gambling. This national Australian report reveals that the
This article from the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review explores the connection between gambling addiction and criminal activity. Because gamblers are allowed to lose such large sums of money in such a short
A CBC News investigation revealed suspected money laundering at the B.C. province’s casinos goes under-reported. “They say they’re being as vigilant as they can, but the conflict of interest is
Despite stricter sanctions that have eliminated some of the criminal activities in Las Vegas, money laundering still persists. According to one IRS agent in Las Vegas: “In a currency intensive
Professional money launderers have turned poker machines in Australia’s hotels, clubs and pubs into a profitable source. Hotel industry sources have estimated that $2 billion is laundered annually in Australia.
