In the dynamic world of online gaming, crash games have carved out a niche for their heart-pounding mechanics and the thrill of risk-taking. These games, where players bet on a multiplier that can crash at any moment, have surged in popularity for their simplicity and the intense adrenaline rush they provide.

“If they get suspended or get a scholarship taken away, so be it,” Division of Criminal Investigation special agent Christopher Adkins wrote in his February 2023 email.