Crime
Man United's Mason Greenwood Arrested Over Rape Charges Following Shock Instagram Post
The 20-year-old striker has since bailed out and is suspended until further notice.
I Nelson Rose: Texas’s Poker Clubs Are in Trouble
The clubs charge for memberships. Players also have to pay to rent their seats during games, generally around an additional $10-$15 per hour just to play. Because they do not take a rake, club owners believe the establishments are legal. Rose says "not so fast".
Macau Police Arrest Leading Casino Boss Amid Crackdown
On Sunday, authorities said they had arrested two men over alleged money laundering and illegal gambling.
Man United in Disarray as Alleged Domestic Violence Images Surface on Social Media
The accusations surface just as Manchester United is set to take part in the Champions League.
Mike Matusow Further Illustrates Why Poker in Texas is So "Insane"... As Dallas Looks to Shut Game Down
"The Mouth" appears to be having the time of his life as Dallas area poker halls remain on life support.
Forensic Files Keeps The Greek, Olympic Sports Alive: Book Helped Solve Infamous Triple Homicide
Olympic Sports (TheGreek.com) was one of the first and most respected offshore sportsbooks to emerge on the scene back in the 1990s. Founder Spiro Athanas was a beloved figure in the industry. He would eventually run into some trouble and sell his Jamaica-based book.
Bad Parents Banned From PA Casinos: Left Little One's Unattended
One bad dad left two children, ages 1 and 3, in a vehicle in the parking lot of Live! Casino Pittsburgh for approximately 26 minutes as he was inside gambling.
US Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Filed by Whitey Bulger’s Family
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by family members of Boston crime boss James “Whitey” Bulger Jr., who was beaten to death in a federal prison in West Virginia.
Man Carrying AR-15 Subdued at Poker Room: Up to 50 People Inside
Police say a security guard at the Legends Poker Room at 9200 Richmond tackled the armed man. The gun went off several times, but no one was harmed.
Dateline NBC Reexamines Casino Mogul Ted Binion's Murder
Dateline NBC over the weekend revisited the mysterious 1998 death of Las Vegas casino owner Ted Binion after new information has been exposed.
Pipe Bomb Found Outside Casino: Subject Apprehended
Investigators say 32-year-old Zachary Schmidt left an improvised explosive device outside the hotel casino.
Fictional Poker Party Massacre Plays Role in Denver Shooting Rampage
The writings are part of the investigation into what led Lyndon James McLeod to carry out the shootings, which occurred in multiple locations Monday.
2021 Was a Tragic Year for Poker Players
Layne Flack, Dusty "Leatherass" Schmidt and Matthew Marafioti were just three of the poker pros who died way too young in 2021. Marafioti plunged to his death from a 28th floor condo while Flack died of a fentanyl overdose.
China’s AI Attorney Claims to Prosecute Crimes ‘With 97% Accuracy’, Including Illegal Gambling
Researchers developed a tool they say can assess cases and suggest criminal sentences based on a verbal description, based on a reported 1,000 “traits” sourced from some 17,000 real-life cases from 2015 to 2020.
Vegas Police Find Severed Head Inside Vehicle During Traffic Stop Near Rio Casino
Police discovered coolers in the truck bed, which then led to a severed head. Identification of the victim is not yet known.
Broward Sheriff Wants $1.22 Million in Cash From Illegal Sports Betting Ring
Despite no criminal charges being filed, Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony still wants $1.22 million in cash, nine poker chips worth $1,000 each and 25 gold coins worth an estimated $44,400, all of which was secured from an illegal sports gambling ring, according to court filings.
Addiction: NHS Fraud Doctor's 'Shame' at £800k Gambling Loss
A doctor who defrauded the NHS out of nearly £68,000 says his "catastrophic" gambling addiction saw him fritter away £800,000.
Violent Brawl Breaks Out at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City: Video
A violent brawl involving dozens of suited-up men broke out inside the Harrah's Casino in Atlantic City around 3 am Tuesday, chaotic footage shows.
California Cops Arrest 180 in Takedown of Violent Gang, Seize Gambling Devices
Authorities on Thursday announced the takedown of a Southern California street gang that included 180 arrests and the seizure of illegal gambling machines, drugs and guns.
CIA Involved With Crypto as Chief Discloses His Agency Working on "a Number of Different Projects"
These projects are "focused on cryptocurrency and trying to look at second- and third-order consequences as well and helping with our colleagues in other parts of the U.S. government to provide solid intelligence on what we’re seeing as well.”
Insurance Agent Sentenced to 2 years in Wire Fraud Case: Used Funds to Feed Gambling Habit
A Snohomish, Washington, insurance agent was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud in the theft of premium payments from clients.
Bitmart Suspends Withdrawals Following Apparent $200K Hack
Customers of the cryptocurrency exchange Bitmart fear the worst after it confirmed a $150K hack Saturday night. Blockchain security and data analytics firm Peckshield estimates that the loss is closer to $200 million however.
Poker Playing Porn Star Ron Jeremy Gets May 2 Trial Date for Serial Rape Case
A former porn star, Ron Jeremy, real name Ronald Jeremy Hyatt, has a new trial date in his serial rape case set for May 2. He also has a new lawyer on his defense team.
The End of Macau as We Know It?
The world's largest casino hub may be no more following a series of arrests over the weekend that demonstrate China's crackdown on gambling enterprises tied to the mainland.
Report: VIP Gaming Rooms in Macau Shuttered Following Arrests
Embattled gambling operator Suncity Group Holdings has closed all VIP gaming rooms in Macau, the world’s largest gambling hub, after the company’s chairman was arrested, according to Reuters.
Florida Finally Clears Groveland Four of 1949 Rape of White Woman: How Illegal Gambling Played a Role
One of the men wrongly charged with rape were shot 400 times by a posse while two others were shot by the local sheriff quite possibly related to gambling.
CoinGeek's Crypto Crime Cartel Profile: Tether and Sam Bankman-Fried
Plus we got all the latest from the Kleiman-Wright trial Wednesday.
Another UAW Official Charged With Looting Union Coffers, Gambled Funds Away
Investigators say an official at a suburban Detroit branch of the United Auto Workers took $2 million and spent it on cars, guns, luxury clothing and gambling.
2nd Suspect Charged in Murder of Pharma Exec Followed 50 Miles From Casino
The CEO of an East Windsor, New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company was shot multiple times in his Plainsboro, NJ home while his wife and young daughter were sleeping.
California Wins $3.5M Payoff in Illegal Gambling Suit
A company that made and operated casino-style games used for illegal gambling will pay $3.5 million and permanently stop its California operations under a court settlement announced last Thursday.