Crime
Berlin Television Appeal to Catch Poker Robbers
A television appeal was launched in an effort to find four robbers who made off with close to a quarter million euros this past Saturday during a brazen afternoon robbery at the Grand Hyatt Hotel i
Stateside Bookies, Costa Rica Business Indicted
A federal indictment unsealed today charged four men and two companies with running an illegal gambling business that attracted about $3.6 million in bets over three years.
Gerlarmo Cammisano, 56, James J. Moretina, 60, James L. Dicapo, 57, and Michael J. Lombardo, 54, each were charged with violations of federal gambling laws in the 23-count indictment returned Tuesday in Kansas City.
Newest Poker Millionaire on CBS Morning Show Recalls Heist
Speaking on CBS Early Show, European Poker Tour Berlin million dollar winner, Kevin MacPhee discussed what transpired during a brazen armed robbery at the event last Saturday afternoon.
"We heard some screaming and yelling and we weren't sure what was really going on," MacPhee told Early Show co-anchor Maggie Rodriguez. "There was a lot of panic and the TV stage started to collapse. When that started to happen, all of the players got up out of their seats to see what was happening."
Berlin Poker Robbery Becomes International Story
Chances are the EPT Berlin Poker event would have been forgotten by all but the most hardcore of poker fans. A brazen robbery Saturday afternoon while cameras were rolling has ensured the Europea
Ben Roethlisberger's Sexual Assault: Odds makers Back Off For Now
Ben Roethlisberger's latest predicament has oddsmakers wondering what can and cannot be considered in "bad taste" when it comes to a "bad boy" athlete. This is the second time
Berlin Poker Robbery an Inside Job?
Berlin police confirmed Tuesday they were looking for a 5th suspect in a daytime robbery that occurred at the Grand Hyatt Hotel during filming of the European Poker Tour. Police believ
Hand Grenade Thrown at Home of Intralot CEO
This past weekend marked an uptick in crime aimed at the gambling sector. First, a brazen robbery took place during an international poker tournament in Berlin on Saturday (most of which was caug
Berlin Poker Robbers Stupid Amateurs
Berlin police are calling the four armed bandits who held up a poker tournament Saturday "Stupid Amateurs". The crime took place at the Grand Hyatt Hotel while filming the European Poke
Berlin Poker Heist: Violent Crime Rare in Germany
After the EPT Berlin poker tournament robbery that occurred on Saturday in broad daylight (and during filming no less), the first thing popping into everyone's mind was how dangerous a city is Berl
Jagajeet Chiba: Poker Tournament Robberies a New Trend
When gun wielding bandits entered a popular poker tournament in Berlin during the Saturday afternoon hours, some of us were not exactly surprised.
I along with Gambling911.com have been reporting on various poker tournament robberies that have transpired throughout the United States in recent months. They appear to be escalating in violence and, by the looks of things Saturday, these robbers are becoming more and more gutsy.
To think they would hold up a tournament while the event was being filmed.
Berlin Poker Robbery Suspects Still On The Run
It was a brazen daylight robbery at approximately 2 pm local time Saturday and it was all caught on tape. The heist took place at the EPT Berlin Poker Tournament, sponsored by PokerStars.com. I
EPT Berlin: Kevin MacPhee Wins €1m Following Armed Robbery
The EPT Berlin will not be remembered so much for Kevin MacPhee's €1m win as it will be for the brazen armed robbery that unfolded while cameras were rolling on Saturday.
Armed Thieves Raid EPT Berlin Poker Tournament
The EPT Berlin poker tournament was left rattled Saturday following a brazen armed robbery that had players hiding under tables at the city's Grand Hyatt Hotel. Some 800,000 euros was taken from
Feds Investigate Naples Man With Ties to Online Poker
Allegations outlined in a 39-page complaint filed in U.S.
Alvin Robertson Charged With Child Sex Trafficking
A former NBA player, Alvin Robertson, has been charged with child sex trafficking after his alleged involvement in kidnapping a minor for illegal sexual transactions.
Granny Poker Game Broken Up in Idaho
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) - The odds were stacked against retirees at the Twin Falls Senior Center earlier this month when police arrived to break up a long-running poker game after receiving an anony
Fifth Man Pleads Guilty in Internet Gambling Investigation
By MARK MORRIS
The Kansas City Star
Probe Involving Full Tilt Poker: What a Shock!
This week a number of websites and online poker forums are reporting on a possible "FBI probe" of the world's number two Internet card room, Full Tilt Poker.
Feds Move to Seize Sports Bar Over Gambling
Federal authorities filed a forfeiture action today against Patte's Sports Bar on West Hollenback Avenue in Wilkes-Barre in the wake of gambling charges being filed against owner, Pat Patte Jr., an
Major Poker Raid in Alabama
(WBRC) A raid on a Texas Hold 'Em game in Pelham has poker players around the area looking over their shoulders.
Pelham and Hoover police served a search warrant at a game in Pelham on Saturday where more than 72 players and thousands of dollars were involved. Police are quick to point out no arrests were made on Saturday, but they did seize several pieces of equipment to help an investigation they say has been going on for weeks.
Rochester Region at Center of Online Gambling Arrests
Gary Craig - Staff writer, RocNow.com
Local News - February 7, 2010 - 5:00am
Online Poker Payment Processor Faces Up To 30 Years
Online poker payment processor, Douglas Rennick of Canada, is facing up to 30 years in prison after an appeals court on Monday upheld a contempt order for his refusing to comply with a grand-jury s
Seminole Poker Room Robbery Caught on Tape
A robbery at the Seminole Casino poker room was caught on camera and police are hoping for tips to help solve the case.
Contempt Order Upheld in Online Gambling Case
NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--A federal appeals court on Monday upheld a contempt order for refusing to comply with a grand-jury subpoena against two companies owned by a Canadian man accused of processing
The Poker Violence Report for February 2, 2010
Poker robberies have become a way of life in the United States. Wanton criminals realize there is a nice money stash laying around at most of these games and they are prepared to strike no matter
Gilbert Arenas Mug Shot Released
TMZ.com has obtained an exclusive mug shot of Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas.
Italian Mobsters buck Downturn, May Target Bourse
ROME - (Reuters) - Italy's mafia crime syndicates bucked the recession in 2009 to raise 'profits' by almost 8 percent with the financial crisis making companies and even the stock market even more
Topless Poker Bust Takes Center Stage
What happened at a Michigan Ramada Inn the other night might otherwise have gone down as "just another illegal poker game bust". But this one is getting plenty more attention. It was
Pawn Stars Vegas Reality Star is a Real Con Man
The star of a Las Vegas-based, hit reality television show is a real-life con man, Gambling911.com can reveal exclusively!
"Pawn Stars," recently renewed for a second season, is one of the most popular programs on the American cable TV network The History Channel.
More Online Gambling Seizures in Maryland
Additional funds were reportedly seized in an investigation by the U.S.
