Crime

PokerStars Latin American Poker Tour Another Bad Beat

For the second time in so many months, a PokerStars World Poker Tour event has become stomping grounds for hardened criminals.  This past week's Latin American Poker Tour hasn't necessarily played

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/08/2010

Granny Goes On €2 Million Gambling Spree

Eileen Evis, 61, from Colaton Raleigh, Devon, was jailed in March last year for stealing £140,000 from building firm TAG in Sidmouth, the BBC reported Tuesday.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/08/2010

Joran van der Sloot Confession in Murder of Peru Woman

Peruvian officials have reported that Joran van der Sloot has confessed to murdering a young Peruvian student, Stephany Flores.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/08/2010

Gambling911.com Trending Report June 8, 2010

Over the past 48 hours everybody - AND WE MEAN EVERYBODY - was visiting the Gambling911.com website to learn all about a new term that could not even be found on Google until now: 

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Jun/08/2010

Why Wasn’t van der Sloot at WSOP?

Wannabe poker pro Joran van der Sloot, who was arrested last week in South America in the suspected murder of a young Peruvian woman, reportedly came to Peru for the Latin American Poker Tour (LAP

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Jun/07/2010

Famed Pro Sports Bettor Lem Banker Gets Swindled

Lem Banker is considered one of the most famous sports betting touts in the world.  This weekend he claims that thieves made off with more than $3 million worth of coins, cash and jewelry from hi

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/07/2010

MMA Fighter Jarrod Wyatt Charged With Murder: Cooked Victim

A Mixed Martial Arts fighter, Jarrod Wyatt, has been charged with murder, aggravated mayhem and torture in the death of his sparring partner Taylor Powell. 

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jun/07/2010

“Law Of The Donkey” Could be Applied to Joran van der Sloot

Joran van der Sloot, accused of killing a young Peruvian woman and who has long been the lead suspect in the disappearance of Natalie Holloway back in 2005, could be facing some severe jail time if

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/06/2010

Joran van der Sloot Interrogated: Met Victim Playing Poker

Joran van der Sloot was escorted by authorities in Peru on Saturday.  He is the lead suspect in the murder of 21-year-old student, Stephany Flores.  Van der Sloot was previously known as the main

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/05/2010

Gambling911.com Trending for Saturday June 5, 2010

Jenny Woo here with the Gambling911.com Trending report for the past 48 hours.  I just wanted to advise everyone that we have added a new and fun feature to

Submitted by Jenny Woo on, Jun/05/2010

Van der Sloot was a “Rail Bird” at Latin American Poker Tour

Harmon Leon of the San Francisco Gate Friday evening confirmed that Joran van der Sloot was not registered to play in this

Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/04/2010

Van der Sloot Says He’s Hot But Ladies Don’t Want To Be With Him

The local Lima, Peru newspaper - El Comercio - features a headline regarding the Joran van der Sloot murder investigation whereby Joran is quoted as having said:  "

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/04/2010

Joran van der Sloot Alabama Arrest Warrant for Extortion

More bad news for Joran van der Sloot, the number one suspect in the Natalie Holloway disappearance back in 2005.  Van der Sloot was taken into custody by Chilean authorities yesterday following t

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/04/2010

Gambling911.com Trending for Thursday June 3, 2010

Over the past 24 hours, the topic of most interest to Gambling911.com readers was the manhunt and subsequent captur

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/03/2010

Joran van der Sloot Captured

Joran van der Sloot, the man wanted in connection for the murder of a Peruvian woman, has been captured in Santiago, Chile.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/03/2010

Van der Sloot Attorney Claims Inconsistencies

Joran van der Sloot remained on the lam Thursday following news that a woman had been stabbed to death in his Lima, Peru hotel room Sunday.  The body was found three days later.

Stephany Tatiana Flores Ramirez, who was reportedly an out lesbian struggling with her sexuality, was found beaten and stabbed to death in a room at the Miraflores Hotel Tac in Lima booked in van der Sloot's name, police said.  Her father is a well-known businessman and former race car driver. 

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Jun/03/2010

Was Van der Sloot AANOTILTKK on Poker Sites?

Almost immediately following breaking news Wednesday afternoon that Joran van der Sloot was wanted for murder in Peru, the online poker community began asking what handle van der Sloot used on vari

Submitted by Ace King on, Jun/02/2010

Holloway Suspect Sought in Peru Killing: Was Set to Play in Poker Tour

Joran van der Sloot, the prime suspect in the disappearance of Natalie Holloway, is being sought in the Sunday killing of 21-year-old Stephany Flores in a Lima hotel.  Van der Sloot was in Peru ta

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/02/2010

Gambling News: Antoine Walker Vegas Debts, 888.com

Former NBA star Antoine Walker will appear in court to face felony charges for writing a bad check and failing to pay $900,000 in gambling debts to three Las Vegas casinos. 

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/01/2010

Former NASCAR Driver Arrested for Attempted Rape

Jimmy Neal, a former NASCAR driver, has been arrested for attempted rape according to TMZ.com.

From TMZ.com:

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Neal got out of jail at around 1:30 AM -- after serving about two weeks for felony evading while driving recklessly. We're told Neal then went to the home of a woman in Lake Forest, CA at around 3:00 AM and police were called three hours later for a disturbance.

When police arrived, we're told the woman (who claims she had only met Neal once before) told officers Neal attempted to rape her.

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, May/31/2010

John Gotti Jr. on 60 Minutes: “Truly Blessed”

CBS news magazine 60 Minutes featured a full hour segment of John Gotti, Jr., including the first exclusive interview.  Gotti Jr., a colorful character just like his father, refused to mention the

Submitted by Guest on, May/31/2010

Is Ken Weitzner Really Dead?

Despite mounting evidence to suggest that online gambling portal pioneer Ken Weitzner really is dead, the most talked about subject at this past week's Prague i-Gaming Affiliate Super Show (aside f

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/30/2010

Brazil Lottery Winner Escapes Father’s Murder Plot

BRASILIA (Reuters) - The winner of a $16 million (11 million pound) lottery jackpot in Brazil escaped his own father's plot to kill him after police caught two contract killers supposedly hired to

Submitted by Guest on, May/29/2010

Lindsay Lohan Back In Court: Latest Odds

Lindsay Lohan found herself back in court earlier this week after missing her originally scheduled appearance - which she blames on a stolen passport. 

The angry judge ordered her to wear an alcohol monitoring bracelet and submit to random drug testing - two mandates the judge was unwilling to budge despite what her lawyer described as ‘numerous upcoming appearances, photo-shoots, and a film in Texas'. 

Submitted by Guest on, May/28/2010

Craigslist Killer Still Gambling in Prison

The notorious Craigslist killer Philip Markoff continues his gambling ways while in prison.

Submitted by Guest on, May/26/2010

Online Gambling Boss Jailed 14 Years for Murder of Wife

The boss of an online gaming company who stabbed his wife to death as she slept in their bedroom was jailed for at least 14 years at the Old Bailey today.

Submitted by Guest on, May/25/2010

Missouri Man Charged in Online Gambling Scheme

A Missouri man has been charged with money laundering related to online gambling.

Kenneth Wienski is alleged to have been helping to concoct an online gambling payment-processing scheme that hid the true nature of the transactions by moving funds through a medical-billing company and a check-processing company where he worked.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/25/2010

Neteller Scam: Former Customers Being Called

Gambling911.com is warning its readers to be very cautious should they receive a phone call or email that claims to be from Neteller, the once prominent online gambling payment processing company t

Submitted by Guest on, May/24/2010

Arrest Made in Burswood Casino Firearms Case

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Submitted by Greg Tingle on, May/22/2010

Weitzner Owed Large Sums of Money Before Suicide Pact

Officials at the EOG.com website have finally come forward to confirm that the website's late founder did owe significant gambling debts prior to taking his own life last month.  Weitzner and his

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/20/2010

Breaking News

U.S. Online Gambling Losses to Surpass $1 Trillion by 2028, Group Says

U.S. lawmakers and government regulators "cannot continue to rely on the theory of responsible gambling, which shifts the burden of harm prevention onto individuals," Derek Webb, founder and chief funder of the California-based Campaign for Fairer Gambling, said Wednesday in a release.