Fraudulent or rigged gambling operations sometimes use celebrity figures as a 'face card' to attract wealthy or unsuspecting players to illicit games.
November 24, 2025
high
general
Use of social influence and celebrity status as a recruitment or deception tactic in illegal gambling schemes.
Illegal gambling operations sometimes use a well-known public figure as a promotional 'face' to attract wealthy or otherwise susceptible players to their games.
November 24, 2025
high
tactic
Describes a marketing/exploitation tactic used to increase participation in illicit gambling events.