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South Florida Casino Carjacking Suspect Captured One Month Later

Julio Salermo, 33, was charged with robbery/carjacking on Tuesday, one month after the incident occurred at the Miccosukee Casino & Resort outside of Miami.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 10/14/2026 - 17:41

Game Fixer, Jalen Smith Sentenced to Six Year Prison Term

(AP) PHILADELPHIA -- The man called the "fixer" of a scheme to rig college basketball games will spend six years in federal prison.

Jalen Smith was sentenced in Philadelphia federal court on Tuesday.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Wed, 10/14/2026 - 17:33

Las Vegas Casino Flamingo Theft Trial Kicks Off With Witness Testimony

The trial for a Canadian tourist accused of stealing and torturing a flamingo from a casino pool began on Wednesday with a security guard on his smoke break during a graveyard shift testifying about a voice crackled over the radio, “someone took a flamingo.”

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 10/14/2026 - 17:08

Fowl Play: Jury Selection Begins in Case Involving Las Vegas Casino Flamingo Theft, Torture

Mitchell Fairbarn, 33, faces four counts of animal cruelty in connection with the March incident involving Peachy.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Tue, 10/13/2026 - 09:45

Minnesota Rep Ilhan Omar Chances of Being Federally Charged Low at Prediction Markets

Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington, D.C., home was the target of a raid early Monday morning by ICE's investigations unit.

Submitted by t c jackson on, Mon, 10/12/2026 - 20:27

St. Louis Man Charged With First-Degree Robbery After Allegedly Following Woman Home From Casino

Court documents allege that Ronell L. Williams, 36, followed a woman home from the Casino Queen in East St. Louis after she won $3,203 on the slot machines.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Mon, 10/12/2026 - 19:36

North Carolina Tourists Attacked By Las Vegas 'Showgirls', Battery Charges Filed

Fake showgirls give real showgirls a bad name as attack video went viral last week.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Sat, 10/10/2026 - 12:43

Arrested Salt Lake City Utah Bank Robbery Suspect Claims He Was Coerced, Owed $19K in Gambling Debts by Accomplice

Fidel Ybarra says he was forced into committing the crime by Thomas Domingo Bustos, 31 while Brelyn Sanchez, 37, also allegedly participated.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Mon, 10/05/2026 - 09:18

Sarasota Florida Establishments Latest in State to Be Hit By Gambling Raids

Three alleged illegal gambling establishments in Englewood, Florida are the latest to be hit by gambling raids in the state that have thus far resulted in more than 184 illegal gambling arcades being shut down over the last year.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Fri, 10/02/2026 - 10:05

Another Arrest Warrant Issued for Disgraced Nevada Sports Handicapper Vegas Dave

David Oancea, known to his social media followers as Vegas Dave, was found in contempt of court once again after the social media influencer failed to show up for court proceedings in a protracted civil case in which he owes debtors tens of millions of dollars.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Thu, 10/01/2026 - 08:59

Feds: Hammond Indiana Area Alleged Gambling Ring Operator Sent Witnessess Death Threats From Church

James "Jimmy the Greek" Gerodemos took video of flaming memorial candles in the back of a church, candles to honor the dead, and then sent the video to degenerate gamblers who owed money to his bookies, according to court filings.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 09/30/2026 - 09:00

Connecticut Former Funeral Director Who Gambled Away Families' Funds Enters Guilty Plea

Phillip Pietras, 51, is expected to be sentenced to more than seven years behind bars.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Wed, 09/23/2026 - 22:01

Prosecutors Identify 18 Allegedly Rigged Pitches for Emmanuel Clase Trial

Federal prosecutors have identified 18 pitches, including one from a 2024 playoff game, that they allege involved sharing with bettors.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mon, 09/21/2026 - 21:32

Prostitution, Bestiality and the FBI: Will Congress Act? There's a Bet for That..... But It's Not What You Think

FBI Director Kash Patel defended a hiring policy change Tuesday that allows some applicants who have engaged in prostitution and bestiality to be considered for employment, insisting that the move was made to enable victims of those acts to apply for a job without fear of automatic disqualification.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 09/16/2026 - 16:11

St. Petersburg Florida Venues Subject of Early Morning Gambling Raids

Action Arcade and The Zoo Sports Club and Grille in St. Petersburg hit as part of “Operation Final Spin.”

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 09/16/2026 - 12:15

Las Vegas Rental Home Owner Suspicious About Ambush Robbery of Huntington Beach Poker Pro Jared Griener

Police released photos of two suspects Tuesday but home owner claims a review of security footage during Jared Griener's stay show multiple people in and out of the house with some having access to the security code.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Tue, 09/15/2026 - 21:37

Former NFL Player Ordered by Georgia Court to Pay Gambling Debt as Son Faces Sexual Assault Charges

Kroy Biermann has been ordered by a Georgia court to pay $64,000 stemming from a gambling debt, all while his 15-year-old son was released on bond in a serious sexual battery case. He is the dad of KJ Biermann, a 15-year-old charged with sexual assault.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 09/15/2026 - 09:53

A Third Suspect Has Now Been Charged in Fargo North Dakota Poker Robbery

Fahd Laith, 19, of Moorhead, Minnesota (pictured below), has been charged in Cass County District Court with conspiracy to commit robbery involving a firearm, dangerous weapon, or destructive device, a Class B felony. He was arrested and booked into the Cass County Jail and was arraigned Sept. 8.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Fri, 09/11/2026 - 21:41

A Pickleball Player From Boca Raton Florida Allegedly Ran a Gambling Ring

Devon Shalmi was arrested on Tuesday following a year-long undercover investigation by local law enforcement agencies. He faces charges of bookmaking, money laundering and operating a gambling house.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Fri, 09/11/2026 - 12:03

Staggering Evidence in Hammond Indiana Operation Porterhouse Parlay Gambling, Extortion Case

The government says it will take 9 months to compile 15 terabytes of evidence. For context, that is enough storage space for 1.2 billion pages, 3.75 million photos and 5,000 hours of video.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 09/10/2026 - 20:57

Tennessee Woman Sues MGM Grand After Claiming She was Assaulted in Spa...By Man Currently Serving Time for Sexual Assault

Tennessee Woman Sues MGM Grand After Claiming She was Assaulted in Spa...By Man Currently Serving Time for Sexual Assual

The lawsuit alleges she fell asleep during the massage and woke up to “repeated digital penetration” by the massage therapist. She alleges she left the room and reported the assault to spa staff.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Wed, 09/09/2026 - 21:05

Amish Country Gambler From Lancaster Pennsylvania Area Sends Bomb Threat After Placing US Open Bet

“I’m inside Louis Armstrong with a bomb that will go off at 1 pm est”, the gambler claimed in an effort to end a match and stop from losing his $100 online bet.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sun, 09/06/2026 - 11:53

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Investigates Former ESPN Writer for Proxy Betting

FanDuel reported the individual to the commission this week. They also just happen to be an exclusive sports betting sponsor of the accused man's popular website.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Fri, 09/04/2026 - 22:27

Roseville California Man Charged With Stealing $2.3 Million From Employer to Fuel Gambling Habit

Small trophy making company "caused profound financial and personal harm", claims its chief administrative officer.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Fri, 09/04/2026 - 22:01

Two Fargo North Dakota Brothers Charged in Robbery of Private Poker Game, Fired Dealer Suspected Involvement

One brother charged excelled in criminal justice High School class just two years ago.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 09/03/2026 - 21:01

New Jersey Councilman Pleads Guilty to Running Illegal Sportsbook, Poker Room

Authorities claim the business had ties to Lucchese crime family.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mon, 08/31/2026 - 17:19

LSU Student Booked Into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison, Accused of Running Illegal Gambling Biz

He's also charged with gambling, cyberstalking, extortion, unlawful wagering and unlawful telephone communications and harassment.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sun, 08/30/2026 - 22:20

Man Banned From Casino Who Deliberately Drove Car Into Patrons Outside Sentenced to Prison

A man who deliberately drove his vehicle into a crowd outside a casino he had been banned from was just handed a prison sentence.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 08/27/2026 - 11:15

Las Vegas Bookmaker Accused of Running a Multi Million Dollar Business Has All Charges Against Him Dismissed

57-year-old William West Roberts, known as "Wild Bill", claims to have been a handicapper for over 35 years. He reportedly charged customers $249 per month for betting selections.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Sun, 08/23/2026 - 18:36

Sacramento Area Casino Mass Stabbing Suspect Identified, Captured: Five Stabbed

Police have identified 22-year-old Joseph Naugle in connection with a Wednesday mass stabbing incident at the Thunder Valley Casino Resort, just north of Sacramento.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Fri, 08/21/2026 - 09:36

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