Topic: gambling
Jury finds men in gambling den killing guilty of manslaughter
A Grand Court jury has found Justin Kyle Jackson and Eric Brian Williams-Soto both guilty of manslaughter in the shooting death of a retired prison officer in a botched robbery of a gambling shop last year.
Murder trial wraps up with final plea of innocence
Attorneys representing two men accused of the murder of retired prison officer Harry Elliott Jr., have called on the jury to set aside the prosecution's case in favour of "an alternative version of events".
Premier: Cayman’s illegal lotteries run by international crime syndicates
Illegal lotteries, known as 'numbers', are being run on island by international crime syndicates and are generating between $30 million and $50 million a year, legislators were told during a debate on amending Cayman's gambling laws.
New gambling law changes propose stiffer penalties
Government has published proposed amendments to the Gambling Act which could see those convicted digging deeper into their pockets to pay hefty fines ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 depending on the charge.
Bryan to poll community view on lotteries
Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan has said he intends to commence a survey to solicit views on the introduction of a national lottery to stem criminal activity linked to the illegal numbers game.
3 women arrested in illegal gambling raid
Police have arrested three women in George Town on suspicion of selling illegal lottery tickets.
Firearm possession among nine arrests at George Town bar
A 26-year-old George Town man charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm was among nine people arrested in a joint operation between police and border control officers on Friday.
Five arrested in West Bay drug/gambling operation
Police arrested five people after raiding two premises in West Bay on Friday morning, 3 Nov.
12 arrested for gambling
Police arrest 12 people in relation to illegal gambling after executing a search warrant at a bar in George Town.
MLA Bryan pushing for voter survey
Member of the Legislative Assembly Kenneth Bryan said during a press conference on Thursday that the upcoming cruise port referendum is a unique opportunity for gauging public opinion on other topics.
3 fined for selling lottery tickets
Three people were fined $300 each on Tuesday for selling lottery tickets.
Police make gambling, drug arrests
Officers from the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service and Customs and Border Control arrested four people Friday after receiving a tip about illegal gambling and drug activities.
Cayman Brac sees spate of arrests
Police say five people were arrested on Cayman Brac during this year’s Braccanal Carnival celebration, 17-20 May.
Trio pleads guilty to selling lottery tickets
Three people pleaded guilty to selling lottery tickets Thursday stemming from an incident in October.
Man pleads guilty to lottery offences
Abijah Uhuru Ramoon pleaded guilty to a number of offences on Thursday including separate instances of selling lottery tickets and taking part in a public lottery. Ramoon, who has a separate matter awaiting sentencing in Summary Court, pleaded guilty Thursday to cases that date back to May 2018.
Two men arrested for drugs, gambling
Police officers arrested two Bodden Town men on Tuesday for offenses involving ganja and gambling.
Drug, gambling arrests made in eastern districts
Police made a number of arrests in relation to drug and gambling offenses in the eastern districts over the weekend.
8 arrested in gambling raid
Police arrested eight people on suspicion of illegal gambling and seized more than $3,000 in cash Friday.
EDITORIAL – Examining the Gambling Law: By the ‘numbers’
With our lockups bursting at the seams and court dockets crammed to the point of paralysis, the stated intention of lawmakers to toughen penalties for illegal (yet ubiquitous) gambling calls for careful scrutiny.
Letter: Legalize numbers games
All progressive countries in the world have national lotteries, or some form of chance to improve one’s lot in life through scratch cards or buying numbers.
Legislation aims to increase penalties for gambling
Lawmakers are set to consider major increases to penalties for running or participating in illegal gambling in the next Legislative Assembly meeting.
Six arrested in illegal gambling raid
Police arrested six people on suspicion of illegal gambling following a search of a location on School House Road on Saturday.
Woman arrested for gambling offenses
Police arrested a 49-year-old woman on suspicion of gambling offenses Tuesday.
Woman arrested for illegal gambling
Police arrested a woman for illegal gambling following a raid on an Eastern Avenue restaurant in George Town on Tuesday.
Man arrested in Bodden Town beach crackdown
A man was arrested on suspicion of gambling and money laundering during a police operation at Bodden Town’s Coe Wood Beach Saturday night.
