Crime

Does the Steam Gaming Platform Hold Key to Thomas Crooks Trump Assassination Plans?

Crooks posted "July 13 will be my premiere, watch as it unfolds."

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/18/2024

Crypto Casino Owner Gambles Away Millions in Investor Funds

Richard Kim, founder of the crypto casino Zero Edge, claims he reported himself to authorities.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/15/2024

Odds on Trump Shooter Being a Republican or Right Winger Released at Manifold

Initially the betting markets had the then suspect as a registered Democrat at around 75%. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/15/2024

BetOnline Has Trump With 75 Percent Probability of Winning 2024 Election After Attempt on Life

Donald Trump had been priced no higher than -180 even after Joe Biden's disastrous debate but the line moved to -300 following assassination attempt at Pennsylvania rally.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/15/2024

Ex-Lawmaker Sentenced in Casino Corruption Case

Sean Eberhart will also have to pay a $25,000 fine as well as $60,000 in restitution. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/15/2024

Gambling911.com Top Stories for July 14, 2024

Trending Stories: Trump Shot - Trump Odds After Shooting - Rufus Peabody Takes on Sean Perry - Tyler Montoya WSOP Worm - Copa America Argentina vs Colombia

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/14/2024

These Were Some of the Crazier Trump Betting Markets Post Assassination Attempt

Everything to a bandaged ear to the Director of Secret Service stepping down or being let go.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/14/2024

Gambling Public Not Betting Trump Shooter is a Democrat

New York Post was reporting the shooter's identity as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/14/2024

Former NBA Player Jontay Porter Pleads Guilty in Gambling Case

Former NBA player Jontay Porter on Wednesday pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a federal criminal case tied to the betting scandal that got him banned from the league earlier this year.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/10/2024

Gambling911.com Top Stories for July 10, 2024

Trending Stories: Biden Crisis, Marco Rubio Now Favorite to Be Trump VP, ZenSports Tennessee Fine, DraftKings NJ Fine, Wander Franco Sexual Abuse of Minor, Betway Leaving U.S.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/09/2024

'Sauce' Says Not What It Seems Following Pic of Him Appearing Beside Notorious Mobster

New York Jets cornerback Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner came under fire over the weekend after a photo emerged of him appearing beside a Philadelphia mobster during 4th of July celebrations.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/08/2024

Jets Cornerback Sauce Gardner Seen Hanging Out With Philly Mobster Raises Eyebrows

Joseph Merlino has gotten himself in trouble in the past for sports betting activities, so the optics here are not great.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/07/2024

Two Poker Players Robbed at Restaurant Owned By Todd Brunson

Bandit ran off with bag of money destined for WSOP.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jul/06/2024

Banned NBA Player Jontay Porter to Face Federal Felony Charge

According to the complaint, the now banned player owed "significant gambling debts".

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/04/2024

Louisiana Bookies: New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette and the Slippery Slope

Louisiana bookies have been an endangered species in recent years.  During the year 2008 alone over 100 bookies were rounded up across the state.  Since that time, the state has begun to regulate sports betting in all but a few sparsely populated parishes that voted against it.

Submitted by Matt Skinner on, Jun/29/2024

UK Gambling Row Among Tories Deepens

Britain’s gambling regulator has alleged that five more police officers bet on the timing of the July 4 national election, the Metropolitan Police said on Tuesday, as claims widen that people close to the government used inside information for their own profit.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jun/26/2024

Spanky Casting Call: Who Will Play Pro Bettor in Netflix Series?

Complaint claims masked man grabbed and violently spun plaintiff around, then threatened to kill him unless he paid $500,000 to pro bettor Spanky.  So we set out on a quest to find out who might be cast as the professional sports bettor should Netflix make this into a series.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/26/2024

Spanky Not Surprised a 'Masked Man' Would Attack 'Unhinged Poker Player' He Says Owes Millions

"Steve Jacobs is now seeking compensation by way of a frivolous lawsuit against DraftKings - to either pay off other debts or to keep gambling," Spanky claims.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/25/2024

Spanky Speaks: Identifies 'John Doe' as Steve Jacobs in Suit Claiming Assault, DraftKings Data Leak

The complainant says that a masked man grabbed and violently spun him around, then threatened to kill the plaintiff unless he paid $500,000 to Spanky.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/25/2024

DraftKings Responds to Crazy Lawsuit Alleging Extortion, Leaked Customer Info, Death Threats

The filing alleged that unidentified staff in the “upper echelons” of DraftKings knowingly provided the plaintiff’s address, sensitive personal information, financial history, and betting history to a professional sports bettor.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/25/2024

Crazed Woman Climbs Craps Table, Throws Chips at Players: Arrested

Plus Aria Las Vegas computers crash as attendees prepare to check in for fraud conference.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/24/2024

Sports Betting Here to Stay in Florida as SCOTUS Refuses to Take Up Challenge

Decision not to take up case could provide a blow to state regulators looking to keep out offshore gambling companies.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/17/2024

Man Dismembered Victim, Then Planned to Have Limbs Reattached at a Nearby Casino

Hoped a casino patron would assist in putting body back together.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/16/2024

Joe Biden Pardoning Son Hunter Low Odds According to Betting Market

On Tuesday, a jury did find Hunter Biden guilty on all three felony gun charges.  The law in question prevents drug addicts from owning firearms.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Jun/12/2024

Former Assistant School Principal Charged With Running Illegal Online Gambling Site

Indiana targeting illegal poker ventures over past year.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/09/2024

Maryland’s MGM National Harbor Casino Dealer Charged in Cheating Plot

A former blackjack dealer at Maryland's MGM National Harbor casino has been charged after she allegedly took part in a $43,000 cheating plot.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/09/2024

97 Percent of Gamblers Believe Trump Will Appeal His Hush Money Trial Verdict

97 Percent of Gamblers Believe Trump Will Appeal His Hush Money Trial Verdict

Trump's odds of winning on appeal are less favorable.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Jun/09/2024

Disgraced NBA Player Accused of 'Fixing' Games Accomplice Arrested Trying to Flee Country

"Poker shark" Long Phi Pham, better known by his nickname "Bruce," was arrested Monday at John F. Kennedy Airport as he attempted to board a flight to Australia with a one-way ticket.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/06/2024

Gambling Bust Tied to Gambino Crime Family Results in 17 Arrests: One a Former NYPD Officer

The charges — detailed in an 84-count indictment — alleges the enterprise raked in $22.7 million in illegal bets along with half a million dollars in usurious loans.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/06/2024

Shohei Ohtani Officially Clear in Gambling Scandal

Ohtani’s ex-interpreter and close friend, Ippei Mizuhara, 39, was fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers following allegations of illegal gambling and "massive theft" of the Japanese baseball superstar's funds back in March.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/04/2024

Breaking News

PrizePicks for Sale?

Company says "No" after hiring bank that specializes in acquisition deals.  Plus a player just scored the biggest Pai Gow Progressive in the Venetian Casino's history on a mere $5 bet.