In the digital age, crimes and fraud are increasingly more difficult to complete than one might think. The digital footprint of transactions and surveillance in casinos along with increased measures for security such as AI and proactive monitoring, help protect such venues from criminal activities, including robbery, money-laundering or other criminal acts. Despite the innovative technology casinos use, some culprits still attempt to execute different crimes and this is precisely the case of one student in the United Kingdom.

As announced by Birmingham Live, a 22-year-old student from Greenwich, London, was recently sentenced after attempting to steal a hefty sum from a casino. Samuel Bob-Emmanuel admitted to fraud and was reportedly sentenced to a 12-month community order by the Birmingham Crown Court. The student stole some £24,000 ($29,000) from Grosvenor Casino, a location where he was a regular customer.

In light of the sentencing, Bob-Emmanuel is now facing 150 hours of unpaid work. The 22-year-old who admitted to fraud by false representation must also undergo 25 days of rehabilitation. According to Bob-Emmanuel’s defense, Mohammed Naser, the defendant decided to temporarily stop his university activities to “better equip himself” for the final year. Naser explained: “He has not sought to prevaricate or delay matters. He has not sought to conceal or dispose of evidence. Of course, the unsophisticated nature of the offense means it was always going to come back to him.”

An Unsophisticated Crime

The crime Bob-Emmanuel admitted to dates back to March 1 this year. Back then, the young man memorized a PIN code used by a supervisor at Grosvenor Casino’s venue on Hill Street in Birmingham. As a regular client, Bob-Emmanuel had an account with the casino. After memorizing the PIN, the 22-year-old returned to the casino the next day and visited its poker room which was unattended at the time.

He then attempted to transfer the five-figure sum to his account. Sadly, Bob-Emmanuel wasn’t able to get the money as TSB Bank had frozen the transaction. Once Bob-Emannuel completed the transaction, he fled the casino.

Recorder George Kelly explained that the unsophisticated crime was quickly resolved. Yet, it involved some degree of planning, he said. Employees of Grosvenor Casino didn’t take long to identify the missing funds. Then, they reviewed the CCTV footage and identified who was the wrongdoer.

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20SHOTS, the fast-growing business-to-business betting software supplier, announced it forged a new deal, allowing it to expand the reach of its famous soccer jackpot game. On Thursday, the company revealed it joined forces with Grosvenor Casinos, allowing the leading casino and sports betting operator to gain access to its flagship free-to-play soccer jackpot game called Fantasy5.

The popular jackpot game allows users to pick five players to “beat their fantasy points target in five weekly games.” The customers that guess correctly all five picks will benefit from a £10,000 ($12,800) jackpot from Grosvenor Casinos. If more than one player makes the correct guesses, the jackpot is shared between them. Under the terms of the new agreement, Grosvenor Casinos will deliver the soccer game with its own branding. Additionally, the free-to-play soccer jackpot game will have a separate player pool from 20SHOTS.

The launch of the new soccer jackpot game is planned for Friday, August 11, 2023, via GrosvenorCasinos.com. The introduction of the thrilling new game comes just in time for the start of the new season of the Premier League and is expected to engage with new audiences and existing fans of the sport.

Earlier this year, Grosvenor Casinos confirmed the launch of its Live Casino Studio. Back in February, the leading betting and gaming company expanded its offering by bringing in live casino options for its growing customer base.

20SHOTS Continues to Expand

Jacob Kalms, 20SHOTS’ co-founder and CEO, was delighted about the new collaboration with Grosvenor Casinos. He acknowledged that the deal represents a major milestone for the company and reminded that 20SHOTS has a partnership with BoyleSports for the Fantasy5 game too, offering thrilling experiences for customers in the UK and Ireland.

Kalms said that 20SHOTS is excited to expand Grosvenor’s offering and position within the market. “We expect that its decision to offer a £10,000 jackpot will make it especially appealing to players and we look forward to a successful season,” said 20SHOTS’ co-founder and CEO in conclusion.

“We now have multiple partners across multiple jurisdictions and we have a number of further partnerships due to be announced imminently.“

Jacob Kalms, co-founder and CEO at 20SHOTS

Tom Orton, Rank Group’s director of sports, the parent company of Grosvenor Casinos, added that the collaboration brings excitement. He said: “We were really impressed by the company’s retention and engagement figures and believe it is going to be a very successful acquisition and retention tool for our brand.” Finally, Orton said that the launch of Fantasy5 complements the company’s vision for the Premier League and anticipated growth.

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The leading UK casino operator that is a part of Rank Group, Grosvenor Casinos, has announced the launch of its Live Casino Studio. The strategic launch comes at a time when the company plans further growth in the online sector. At the same time, Grosvenor taps into the live casino segment that has been gradually gaining popularity.

The announcement comes after many major operators have already witnessed the potential of the live casino offering and successfully introduced it to their customers. Bringing live casino offering, Grosvenor seeks to deliver unique and engaging experiences for its growing online customer base.

Grosvenor Casinos’ head of gaming commercial, Spyros Kanakis, shared his excitement about the latest announcement, acknowledging that as a major player in the market in the UK, the company continuously expands and updates its offering. This helps Grosvenor engage with new audiences and at the same time ensures the retention of existing customers.

“As the largest casino operator in the UK, we’re on a mission to broaden casino gaming’s appeal to a new generation of players.“

Spyros Kanakis, head of gaming commercial at Grosvenor Casinos

Kanakis added that the company has identified that players are interested in engaging in immersive experiences which is a prime reason why it decided to develop the Live Casino Studio. According to him, through its live casino offering, Grosvenor will leverage its extensive industry experience and deliver engaging experiences for its online customers.

The company’s head of gaming commercial added that the live casino offering is hosted by Grosvenor dealers with significant experience. At the same time, Kanakis pointed out that online customers will be able to experience engaging, immersive experiences and dive into a unique atmosphere.

“Customers will be able to enjoy the unique atmosphere of our best in venue casino games but online where they will feel close to the action, able to play anytime, from anywhere,“

added Kanakis

Grosvenor pointed out that its Live Casino Studio offers five blackjack, as well as two roulette tables, making a total of seven immersive online gaming tables. The launch was facilitated via a collaboration with Evo Casino and sees the company deliver live casino entertainment 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As noted, a team of seasoned dealers will lead the live casino offering and according to Grosvenor, that team consists of 50 members.

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