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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
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.
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.
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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
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
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.
“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
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
Gambling911.com Trending for Saturday June 5, 2010
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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
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: "
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
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Over the past 24 hours, the topic of most interest to Gambling911.com readers was the manhunt and subsequent captur
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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'.
Craigslist Killer Still Gambling in Prison
The notorious Craigslist killer Philip Markoff continues his gambling ways while in prison.
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.
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.
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
Arrest Made in Burswood Casino Firearms Case
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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