Sararat "Am" Rangsiwuthaporn, a 36-year-old Thai woman accused of being the country's worst serial killer, has been sentenced to death in her first of 14 murder trials. She allegedly poisoned multiple friends and acquaintances for gambling money.

A guest at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas reportedly had their $125,000 Rolex stolen after likely being drugged, according to police investigations. This incident occurred as Las Vegas faces ongoing casino-related crimes.

In court developments, a Las Vegas police officer faces accusations of making bogus arrests and offering counterfeit bills to Black men at a casino.

The gaming industry has also experienced cybersecurity challenges, with both MGM Resorts and International Game Technology (IGT) reporting security incidents. IGT's shares declined following their announcement of a cybersecurity breach, though the financial impact remains uncertain.

Recent casino crime incidents include:

• A woman assaulting troopers and casino staff at Hollywood Casino
• Multiple incidents at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh
• An evacuation at MGM Springfield following a fire
• Anti-Semitic violence at Holland Casino in Amsterdam
• A Kentucky Downs Casino manager's alleged murder-for-hire plot

In financial crime news, investigations revealed that $13 million from the 1MDB fund was diverted to Las Vegas Sands for gambling purposes. Additionally, a Pennsylvania city treasurer allegedly misused $1.5,000 daily in taxpayer money on lottery purchases.

Law enforcement continues to address various casino-related crimes, from armed robberies to fraudulent schemes, highlighting the ongoing challenges in maintaining security within the gaming industry.

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