Crime

The state Court of Appeals in Minnesota has upheld the conviction of a man charged with fatally shooting a colleague during a poker game in St. Cloud.

Submitted by on, Fri, 09/09/2011 - 12:04

No Active Investigation Into Merge Poker Network by Baltimore

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 09/08/2011 - 22:34

Exposed: Epic Poker League Bans Registered Sex Offender from Main Event

A man who won a $20,000 seat at the Epic Poker League Main Event has been refunded his money and banned from playing after it was learned he was a registered sex offender.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 09/08/2011 - 19:40

DOJ Releases Some of PokerStars Monies

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 09/05/2011 - 15:06

Greg Mueller Foils Chip Robbery Following Play at Epic Poker League Pro/Am

Greg Mueller was the chip leader following Day 1b play at the Epic Poker League Pro/Am and he also became a target of an attempted robbery.

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Sun, 09/04/2011 - 22:19

Joran van der Sloot Finally Charged With Murder in Peru

Submitted by Ace King on, Thu, 09/01/2011 - 16:27

SunFirst Bank Could Go Belly Up After Online Poker Indictments

SunFirst Bank, which is alleged to have processed online poker transactions and disguising them as dog food and golf ball purchases, appears to be on life support.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 09/01/2011 - 11:47

Forbes on Why Full Tilt Poker Can’t Pay: Massive Theft and US Cash Seizures

Forbes.com reported on Full Tilt Poker’s statement Tuesday elaborating further on why it has failed to pay back customers millions of dollars.

The one-time second largest online poker room in the world claims it was robbed by a payment processor in addition to funds being seized by the US Government on April 15 as part of an investigation into alleged money laundering and bank fraud. They blame everybody but themselves.

The US Government contends FTP can and should pay out its customers, implying these funds should have been segregated.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 08/30/2011 - 22:54

Mexico Casino Torched: 52 Killed

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sat, 08/27/2011 - 10:47

Judge Freezes $28 Million Linked to Illegal Curacao Online Gambling Business

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 08/23/2011 - 22:54

78 Charges Against 'Dougherty Gang'

A woman who stripped at poker games prior to allegedly robbing a bank and engaging in a shootout with Colorado law enforcement will face up to 78 charges along with her two siblings.

UPI.com reported that Lee Grace Dougherty, 29, and her brothers Dylan, 26, and Ryan 21, were in shackles when they appeared in a Walsenburg, Colo., court one after the other Monday, The Pueblo (Colo.) Chieftain reported.

Lee Grace Dougherty faced 29 complaints, Ryan Dougherty 24 and Dylan Dougherty 23.

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 08/23/2011 - 14:18

Bellagio Chip Bandit Sentenced to 3 to 11 Years

Anthony Carleo, 30, has been sentenced to 3 to 11 years for the brazen $1.5 million robbery of the Bellagio Casino in Las Vegas.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Tue, 08/23/2011 - 13:51

Ifrah: “New Full Tilt Poker Deal Would Require New Management”

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 08/23/2011 - 10:06

The Dikshit May Hit Proverbial Fan and Net Other Founders in Full Tilt Poker

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 08/22/2011 - 22:34

California Poker Law Confusing, Antiquated

The state of California, which just happens to be the 8^th largest economic powerhouse in the world, has made headlines in the world of poker recently.

Submitted by Ace King on, Thu, 08/18/2011 - 11:08

Stanley Ho Named in RICO Complaint

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Thu, 08/18/2011 - 10:04

Oh My God: Priest Possessed by Gambling Addiction Gets 60 Days Prison Sentence

A Catholic priest found guilty of embezzling $295,000 to fuel his gambling habit will spend 60 days in prison. He had been facing 15 years behind bars.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 08/17/2011 - 22:48

Van der Sloot Could be Out of Peru Prison by December

Dutchman Joran van der Sloot could be released from prison come September should the prosecution in Peru fail to file its case against him.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 08/17/2011 - 21:49

Dougherty Gang Held on $1.5 Million Bail Each: Face Extradition to Georgia

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mon, 08/15/2011 - 20:50

Court Won’t Return Seized Domain Names: Says No Hardship Caused

A federal judge has refused to return the domain name of a Spanish company accused of violating copyright law.

Earlier this year US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) seized the domain name Rojadirecta.org owned by Spanish firm Puerto 80 along with several other Web addresses. Puerto 80 was the only defendant to file a petition in the court, claiming the action was seriously damaging its business.

The judge disagreed, claiming the seizure has caused no significant hardship.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 08/14/2011 - 22:20