Bookie, Enforcer Has Bail Reduced By Court
Andover, Massachusetts residents and accused bookmaker/loan shark and his “enforcer” had their bails reduced by a judge on Tuesday.
According to the Eagle Tribune, Judge Mary-Lou Rup lowered the bails for both Joseph Giallanella, 62, of North Andover, and Wendell Bradford, 44, of Taunton on Tuesday. Both men are tied to a 31-person indictment issued last Thursday that included reputed Boston mobster Mark Rossetti.
Oklahoma State vs. Kansas State Line Moves Little In Wake Of Blackmon DUI Arrest
Las Vegas Casino Bathroom Robber Kills Victim: Scott Montgomery Lucky
Another robbery in a Las Vegas casino bathroom and this time the victim didn’t make it out alive.
South Carolina Supreme Court To Determine If Poker Is Game Of Skill
A South Carolina Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in order to determine whether poker is considered a “game of skill” or “one of luck”.
The justices will be hearing arguments on Tuesday as part of an appeal of a local judge's ruling that Texas Hold'em is a game of skill, not chance. Circuit Judge Markley Dennis had ruled that poker games in private homes did not violate state gambling laws. His ruling tossed out convictions of five individuals who had been charged with playing poker in a private home game.
Blackjack Cheaters Arrested in California
Three individuals have been arrested in connection with a California casino “Blackjack Cheating” scheme that occurred in July.
Probe Into Wife’s Online Gambling Affiliation Affect on Tierney Campaign Unclear
John Tierney Vote Against Online Gambling Bill Not In Best Interest of Wife, Eremian
Van der Sloot Offered Drugs in Prison
Reports surfaced this week that Joran van der Sloot, the Dutchman being held for murder in Lima, Peru, had been approached by another inmate offering him sale of drugs.
Van der Sloot is the prime suspect in the murder of Stephany Flores, a young college student he met while attending the Latin American Poker Tour (LAPT) in Peru this past spring. He is currently awaiting trial in the country’s notorious Castro Castro prison.
A video shows the conversation between a shirtless van der Sloot and an unidentified male prisoner.
Rep. John F. Tierney Knew Nothing About Wife’s Financial Dealings
Rep. John F. Tierney (D-Mass) claims to have known nothing about his wife’s financial dealings.
Secret Role Gambling911.com Played in Solving Poker Murders
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A poker-playing son who is accused of killing his poker-playing father will go on trial shortly in Northern California.
Montreal Mafia Sports Betting Ring Guilty Pleas
10 men have plead guilty in a Montreal mafia sports betting case Friday. They will face sentencing in January.
Poker Players Fear New International Electronic Funds Transfer Policy Proposal
