Crime

Did ’Ndrangheta Mafia Infiltrate Canadian Banks?

‘Ndrangheta mafia’s infiltration into the lucrative Malta i-gambling industry was revealed over the last year.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Apr/18/2024

NBA Bans Raptors' Jontay Porter for Alleged Gambling Violations

Porter is accused of sharing information about a personal injury that was not yet made public with a known sports bettor.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Apr/17/2024

Elvis Jacket Casino Thief Nabbed

Man is alleged to have stolen a jacket once owned by Elvis Presley from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and now faces grand theft charges that could result in up to 30 years in prison.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/17/2024

Shoemaker's Shop was Illegal Gambling Biz for Genovese Crime Family

A co-defendant operated PGWLines and is alleged to have relayed a message to a deadbeat sports bettor: "“Tell him I’m going to put him under the f------g bridge.”

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/16/2024

60 Minutes Dives Into MGM, Caesars Ransom Attack of Last Year

A surprisingly young cohort of hackers paralyzed some of Las Vegas’ biggest hotels and casinos last fall, demanding an exorbitant ransom. The FBI and cybersecurity researchers call them “Scattered Spider." Bill Whitaker reported on the story for 60 Minutes Sunday.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/15/2024

Kids Left Alone in Car for Four Hours at Casino Found Playing in the Street

Kids Left Alone in Car for Four Hours at Casino Found Playing in the Street

The children were left with a cell phone with a dead battery.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/13/2024

Poker Player Dan Shak Reaches Settlement in Illegal Futures Trading 'Spoofing' Case

"While I am confident I could have prevailed at trial, I have concluded the right decision for my family and me is to resolve this matter with no admission of wrongdoing and without the cost, delay, and distraction of protracted litigation," the high stake player tells PokerNews.com.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/11/2024

Ex-Shohei Ohtani Interpreter Actually Stole $16 Million US Attorney Alleges, Faces Up to 30 Years Prison

LA Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani appears to be off the hook in the wake of a gambling scandal involving his former interpreter.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/11/2024

OJ Simpson Dead

OJ Simpson, a former football star later acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend but later found liable in a separate civil trial, has died. He was 76. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/11/2024

'Shootout' at Casino Never Happened, Man Arrested for Calling in False Report

Eight people with multiple firearms.  That was the report dispatch received during the early morning hours Saturday.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/09/2024

Video: LAPD Detains Influencer, Gambler Mikki Mase in Area of 'Shots Fired' Call

LAPD requested more units with rifles and suited up with helmets and extra body armor.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/03/2024

Gambling Scandal: Shohei Ohtani’s Former Manager Believes Star Player...to a Point

Missing $4.5 million from Ohtani bank account is more than the player will be making per year.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/03/2024

Diddy Do It? Gambling Sites Stay Clear of P. Diddy Betting.....For Now

Federal agents from Homeland Security Investigators and other law enforcement raided Combs homes in Miami and Los Angeles on March 25.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Apr/02/2024

Gaming Attorney Claims Shohei Ohtani May Be Guilty of Violating Criminal Federal Law

If two or more people agree to violate California gambling laws, it is considered a felony.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/27/2024

Shohei Ohtani 'I Never Bet on Baseball'

If bets were placed on MLB games this could get especially ugly.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/25/2024

Shohei Ohtani Interpreter Gambling Scandal Could Get Ugly for Major League Baseball

Shohei Ohtani's to address controversy Monday afternoon.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Mar/24/2024

Bookie Connected to Ohtani Translator on Feds Radar for Years

The Los Angeles Dodgers interpreter for Shohei Ohtani was fired Wednesday afternoon after questions surrounding at least $4.5 million in wire transfers sent from Ohtani's bank account to a bookmaking operation set off a series of events.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/21/2024

Ohtani Interpreter Fired By Dodgers Over Gambling, 'Massive Theft'

Ohtani Interpreter Fired By Dodgers Over Gambling, 'Massive Theft'

Law firm representing MLB superstar has also turned the matter over to authorities.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/20/2024

Man Who Helped Put Bookmaker, Drug Dealer Away Offers to Put Him Up in Apartment

On Monday Gambling911.com first reported that one-time drug kingpin and bookmaker Owen Hanson had been released early from prison after R.J. Cipriani announced the news via his Twitter account.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Mar/20/2024

Former USC Player Owen Hanson Released From Jail? Convicted of Running Sportsbook, Violent Drug Ring

Mark Wahlberg working on docuseries for Amazon about the case.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/18/2024

Police 'Would Take Action' If Betsson Continues Operating

Warning follows the gaming company being blacklisted.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Mar/14/2024

High Stakes Gambler Suing Vegas Casino Amends Lawsuit

A high-stakes gambler who is suing a Las Vegas casino and its former president has amended his lawsuit, Gambling 911 can reveal in an exclusive report!

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Mar/13/2024

Bet365 Under Criminal Probe

Gambling watchdog: “Corporate bookmakers must have robust systems in place to ensure they can manage and mitigate risks associated with money laundering and terrorism financing."

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mar/09/2024

Gambling Charges Dropped Against Four Iowa State Student Athletes

“Due to this newly discovered evidence, the State no longer believes further prosecution in this matter is in the interests of justice."

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/04/2024

Investigators Lost Geofencing Software Used in Iowa Athletes Gambling Probe

Attorney representing some of the student-athletes claims investigators used the software illegally.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/29/2024

Vegas The Story of Sin City Premiers on CNN

Vegas The Story of Sin City Premiers on CNN

The CNN documentary is described as "an expansive journey into the heart and history of one of America’s most beloved and notorious cities".

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/25/2024

Oxygen New Series 'Sin City Murders' Debuts Sunday February 25

The beating death of poker player Donald Idiens to be among the stories profiled.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/23/2024

Trump Bankruptcy Odds, Chiefs Heiress Suffers Backlash

Judge Arthur Engoron ordered the former president and the Trump Organization to pay over $354 million in damages. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/16/2024

Will Fani Willis Removed in Trump Fulton County Election Interference Case? You Can Bet On It

Will Fani Willis Out in Trump Fulton County Election Interference Case?

Trump is favored to be found guilty on 11-13 counts in the Georgia Election Interference case.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/15/2024

WSEX Founder Jay Cohen Speaks to CNBC for First Time in 25 Years

He joined 'Squawk Box' to discuss the shifting views on sports betting over the years, how he pioneered online sports gambling in the late 1990s in Antigua, what he thinks of the industry today, and more (VIDEO).

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Feb/15/2024

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