Crime
New York Post: Slim Chance Poker Player is Innocent
The New York Post this week through more fuel on the fire of a controversial topic surrounding the poker world: That being whether poker pro, Thomas "Amarillo Slim" Preston Jr., is in f
JJ Prodigy Banned Again for Online Poker Multi-Accounting
Most rational people learn from their mistakes. Other people, just don't seem to get it. Back in December 2007, online poker player JJ Prodigy, whose real name is Josh Fields, confessed and apo
Rugby League Captain Sentenced for Role in Pokie Scam
Former New Zealand rugby league captain Hugh McGahan has been sentenced in an Auckland District Court this week for his role in a $NZ2 million ($A1.56 million) pokie scam.
Betcha.com Boss Determined to Jump Back Into Betting Business
Jenny Woo here for Gambling911.com and I had the opportunity to sit down with Nick Jenkins, founder of Betcha.com. If some of you aren't familiar with the site, let me give you a brief summary.
Attempted Robbery at Michael Gracz Poker Game
Poker Pro and World Series of Poker bracelet winner Michael Gracz was reportedly playing in a home poker game in his hometown
Craigslist Killer Had Gambling Problem Say Authorities
A Boston man accused of slaying a Manhattan woman he met won Craigslist, the popular online classifieds website, may have owed significant gambling debts.
Recession Hits the Mafia
The current economic downturn seems to be having an adverse effect on every industry whether legitimate or not-so-legitimate. Case in point: The Japanese Mafia is being hurt by the recession.
Two Men Charged in Australian Casino Brawl
Two men and a woman linked to the Rebels outlaw bikie gang have been charged over a brawl at a Sydney casino, police say.
Alameda, California Scene of Yet Another Gambling Debt Murder
It was only last year that professional poker player, Ernest Scherer Jr., 60, and his wife, Charlene Abendroth, 57, were found brutally slain in their Pleasanton, California home. The couple were
Sydney Casino Brawl Results in 20 Arrests
Police were called to Star City at Pyrmont early this morning after reports of a fight between two groups.
Borgota Gambling Ring Figure Eludes Prison
By KITTY CAPARELLA Philadelphia Daily News
Who’s Who of the Poker Bad Guys
The online poker blog Pokerati featured a good piece about the "Bad Guys of Poker" - and we're not talking about the "David William I'm Too Coo
Bet On Blagojevich
That's right, you can now bet on former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich or "Blago" as many call him for short.
Blagojevich was arrested on a number of federal corruption charges December 9, 2008 including attempting to sell Barack Obama's vacated United States Senate seat to the highest bidder. Ultimately, he appointed fellow Democrat and former state attorney Roland Burris on New Year's Eve 2008. After months of investigation and embarrassment in the media, "Blago" was indicted this month.
Allen Stanford Expects to be Indicted in Two Weeks
International financier and Antigua's biggest banker, Allen Stanford, said in an interview Monday that he anticipates being indicted within the next two weeks. Stanford cried, denied and threaten
Poker Pro Amarillo Slim Speaks Out About His Darkest Moment
It seems these days, whenever professional poker player Amarillo Slim is in the news, it's usually not for something good.
BetonSports Chief Was Facing Up to 20 Years: Will Now Cooperate
With BetonSports former CEO, David Carruthers, pleading guilty Wednesday in what the U.S.
BetonSports.com CEO David Carruthers Pleads Guilty
David Carruthers, former BetonSports chief executive, pled guilty to Count
One of the third superseding indictment in a St. Louis, Mo., court today.
Mr. Carruthers agreed to not appeal provided that the sentence doesn't exceed 33 months, which is under the terms of the agreement, as well as to not engage in United States-facing offshore gambling businesses during the time of supervised release or thereafter.
Sentencing has been set for Friday, Oct. 2.
Australian Website Blacklist Entries Blamed on Russian Mob
News began leaking out over the past several days of websites appearing as part of a 2000 plus "blacklist" aimed at blocking out child pornography and beastiality: Among them, online poke
Layne Flack: I Enjoy Driving Fast and Will Never Take a Breathalyzer
Arrested for DUI just two weeks ago which prompted poker pro Layne Flack to miss his appearance on NBC's National Head's Up Poker Championship, he's now playing in the World Poker Tour Bay 101. T
Next Celebrity DUI? Next Arrested? Lilly Allen The Favorite
The recent news involving Lindsay Lohan earmarks a long season of celeb busts, run-ins with the law, and general turmoil in Hollywood.
Italy Will Not Extradite Wife and Murderer of Adam Anhang
In a shocking new development, Italy has refused to extradite the wife of murdered online gambling executive, Adam Anhang.
Online Gambling Empire of Gibraltar in Hot Seat Over Bernie Madoff
It's home to some of the biggest online gambling companies in the world, including PartyGaming. Now Gibraltar is being reviewed for its apparent connection to swindler Bernie Madoff.
Paroled Murderer Kills Again After Blowing Money Gambling
A paroled murderer in Australia killed again, this time a 78-year old woman. The motive: He blew his grocery money on the pokies, court documents heard.
Allen Stanford Booted Off Billionaire List
Allen Stanford, All Stanford, the Texan accused of an $8 billion fraud by U.S.
Credit Card Fraud an Obvious Problem in Costa Rica
Bookmakers, employees...and yes, tourists....beware. Credit card fraud is a very serious problem in the world's epicenter of online gambling.
Gambling News: Federal Probe Into Alabama Attorney General’s Office
Reports surfaced on Monday that federal prosecutors were investigating Alabama Attorney General, Troy King, along with his possible connections to gambling.
King apparently has threatened to shut down some electronic bingo operations while allowing others to stay in business. He claims to oppose gambling but believes that "some electronic gambling machines are allowed under constitutional amendments that authorized the bingo operations."
Layne Flack An Ongoing DUI Investigation Says Las Vegas PD
Poker player Layne Flack, scheduled to participate in this past weekend's National Heads-Up Poker Championship, was arrested on Friday morning and replaced by David Oppenheimer last minute.
Armed Raid of William Hill Bookmaker Had People Flocking for Dropped Cash
News that a robber had dropped bank notes after fleeing the scene at a Glasgow William Hill bookmaking shop had citizens flocking to find the cash.
Layne Flack Claims His Blood Alcohol Level Was Zero
Professional poker player Layne Flack issued a statement Saturday confirming he had been arrested in Las Vegas during the early morning hours Friday for speeding, but
