Sports Betting Scam Bilked Investors Out of $1 Million
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Nevada has charged Yul Na with 30 counts of wire fraud, 29 counts of money laundering and criminal forfeiture related to a sports betting scam that bilked investors out of nearly $1 million. Na has been charged with money laundering and fraud charges and will have to pay a $250,000 fine on each count as well as the forfeiture of money or property up to $962,350.
Joran van der Sloot May Have Ties to Thai Sex Trade Say Investigators
Police in Thailand are investigating whether Joran van der Sloot could be connected to the disappearances of girls who went missing in that Southeast nation while he resided there.
Van der Sloot confessed to murdering Stephany Flores, a young Peruvian student he met at a Lima casino while following the Latin American Poker Tour (LAPT). He is also the lead suspect in the 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway from his native Aruba.
Van der Sloot is currently awaiting trial in a notorious Peruvian prison.
French Footballers Questioned Regarding Prostitution Ring
An ongoing investigation into some French footballers alleged involvement in a teen prostitution ring has resulted in further questioning by authorities.
Porn Studio Wants Russian Spy Anna Chapman To Work Undercover
A porn company would like to have the now notorious Russian spy Anna Chapman to star in its films.
Van der Sloot Victim Casino Cash Still Missing
At the time of her murder, Peruvian murder victim Stephany Flores was carrying over $11,000, most of which was from casino winnings earlier that night.
Costa Rica President Defends US Marines Presence: Online Gambling Operators Balk
Man City’s Kelvin Etuhu Charged With Assault
Man City striker Kelvin Etuhu was charged with wounding and assaulting nearly 5 months after an incident that took place outside a Manchester, England casino.
The 22-year-old, who has made 10 Premier League appearances for City, is accused of assault, causing actual bodily harm, and wounding with intent following an incident outside Manchester 235 Casino on February 27. He is slated to appear in court August 6.
Spy Games: Anna Chapman Sex Photos Released by Ex-Hubby
It was a shocking betrayal, says Anna Chapman through her attorney upon learning that ex Alex released private nude photos of her to the British tabloid
Los Angeles Radio Station to Discuss Weitzner Double Suicide
A newspaper story about the late TheRx.com and EOG.com founder Ken "The Shrink" Weitzner that featured interviews with two Gambling911.com writers is having reverberations around the coun
2008 WSOP Finalist, Former Burglar David Chino Rheem Out
David "Chino" Rheem was one of the first to go at this year's World Series of Poker main event following another notable name, Greg Raymer.
Australian Man Jailed for Gambling Scam
There can be little doubt that there is a link between crime and gambling.
Nathan’s Infamous: Hot Dog Eating Champion Arrested
This year's Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest was like no other.
World Reacts to Weitzner Double Suicide Story
People around the world are reacting to a controversial article about EOG.com founder Ken "The Shrink" Weitzner that appeared July 4 in the Virginian-Pilot, a newspaper in Norfolk, Virgin
Ken Weitzner Suicide Was Wife’s Idea
Gambling911.com can report exclusively that a story about Ken "The Shrink" Weitzner appearing Sunday in a Virginia newspaper will reveal his suicide was not his idea--it was his wife's!
Joran van der Sloot Indicted by US Government
Joran van der Sloot on Wednesday was indicted by US grand jury on charges of wire fraud and extortion.
Disgraced DC Lobbyist Jack Abramoff Working at Pizza Parlor
Jack Abramoff, the disgraced Washington DC lobbyist who pled guilty on January 3, 2006, to three criminal felony counts in a D.C.
Anna Chapman: The Russian Spy Who Loved Online Poker
Shocking details of the alleged Russian spy Anna Chapman have surfaced suggesting that she had an ambition to launch an online poker website
Anna Chapman, the woman dubbed "femme fatale" as part of an alleged spy ring, once wanted to start her own online poker room according to reports that surfaced on Wednesday. The striking redhead and self-styled entrepreneur also dabbled in real estate and mused on her Facebook page, "if you can dream, you can become it."
Van der Sloot Lookalike Still Going Strong at WSOP
A dead ringer for murder suspect and online poker player Joran van der Sloot is among those competing for a spot among the Brunson 10 at Do
Hackers Fleece Online Poker Players
Police arrested 33 hackers who used a "distribution of denial of service" program to cheat online poker players out of 55 million won ($45,265) from last November through May.
Van der Sloot Courtroom Will Be In Castro Prison
No luck Joran van der Sloot will get away from the notorious Castro Castro prison, not even to appear before judges
WSOP: Tournament of Champions Actives Include Ex Convict
Following Day 2 of the 2010 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Tournament of Champions, 17 players were still standing including a few "bigger than life" poker stars
Man Killed Crying Girl During World Cup
(Associated Press) - Texas police have arrested a man accused of fatally beating his 2-year-old stepdaughter when she wouldn't stop crying as he watched a World Cup game.
Dozens of Mob Associates Plead Not Guilty
34 members of the Luchese crime family were arraigned on Monday in New Jersey with charges stemming from illegal sports betting. Charges include racketeering and money laundering. All have plea
