Crime
Masked Gunmen Rob Gamblers at Gated Southern California Home
Masked gunman burst into a an illegal gambling operation at a gated Southern California home, stealing cash, jewelry and phones before fleeing, police said.
Las Vegas Police Officer Indicted For Three Casino Robberies
A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) officer made his initial appearance in federal court on Friday for allegedly robbing three casinos, stealing approximately $164,000 in total.
Poker Player Charged in Las Vegas for Alleged $500K Bitcoin Scam
Months prior, individuals in the poker community had accused the player of a similar scheme.
Missing Thodex CEO May Face 40,000+ Years Behind Bars in New Indictment
Faruk Fatih Ozer is accused of disappearing with around $24 million in user funds from the crypto exchange, which ceased operating a year ago. Actual losses may be as much as $2.6 billion.
Man Who Cheated Casino Ordered to Pay it Back
A Holyoke, Massachusetts man has pleaded guilty in connection with a cheating scheme that won him more than $30,000 in illegal poker winnings at MGM Springfield.
John McAfee’s Life as an NFT on the BSV Blockchain
The colorful and controversial late British-American computer programmer, businessman, and two-time presidential candidate, John McAfee, lives on as none other than an NFT.
Bookkeeper Allegedly Embezzled $5 Million to Support Gambling Habit
A longtime bookkeeper for two Tucson-area construction companies and a homeowner’s association in Mexico has been indicted for allegedly embezzling more than $5 million from the businesses, according to authorities.
Poker Player In Murder-Suicide: Allegedly Killed Wife, Attempted to Kill Girlfriend
Nassau County Police Department say poker player Vincent Maiolica committed the murder-suicide on March 12th in Massapequa Long Island, New York
Poker Pro Busted By Feds for Allegedly Conducting Illegal Gambling Business
A poker pro who has won $2,066,038 in live earnings according to the Hendon Mob database is accused in an elaborate scheme of collecting cash proceeds from his illegal gambling business and transporting said proceeds to other locations throughout the state of California.
Head of Chicago-Area Gambling Ring Gets 18-Month Sentence
A northern Illinois man who pleaded guilty to running a sports betting operation that involved a mayor pardoned by former President Donald Trump has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison
BitConnect Founder Indicted Over $2.4B Ponzi Scheme Has Vanished
Satish Kumbhani, the indicted founder of BitConnect, has vanished. US authorities have no idea where he might be.
Agent in Chicago-Area Gambling Ring Given Community Sentence
A federal judge sentenced an agent involved with a Chicago-area gambling ring to six months in community confinement. The feds had been seeking more than two years behind bars for Justin Hines, who they say recruited bettors.
First Man Sentenced in Murder of 5Dimes Owner
First of the defendants is sentenced to 33 years. Ten others await sentencing.
Lawmakers Took Bribes and Free Vegas Hotel Rooms for Cesspool Legislation
Bribes included envelopes of cash, Las Vegas hotel rooms and New Orleans casino chips.
Elderly Nun Sentenced to Prison for Gambling Away Elementary Schools Funds
80-year-old Sister Sister Mary Margaret Kreuper, of Los Angeles, will be spending the next year in prison for gambling away her school's funds.
Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity Arrested in Freeport, Bahamas But Where is the First Couple of Poker?
The Shulmans, owners of CardPlayer.com, were out of food as $400K "cruise from Hell" comes to an abrupt halt.
Man United's Mason Greenwood Arrested Over Rape Charges Following Shock Instagram Post
The 20-year-old striker has since bailed out and is suspended until further notice.
I Nelson Rose: Texas’s Poker Clubs Are in Trouble
The clubs charge for memberships. Players also have to pay to rent their seats during games, generally around an additional $10-$15 per hour just to play. Because they do not take a rake, club owners believe the establishments are legal. Rose says "not so fast".
Macau Police Arrest Leading Casino Boss Amid Crackdown
On Sunday, authorities said they had arrested two men over alleged money laundering and illegal gambling.
Man United in Disarray as Alleged Domestic Violence Images Surface on Social Media
The accusations surface just as Manchester United is set to take part in the Champions League.
Mike Matusow Further Illustrates Why Poker in Texas is So "Insane"... As Dallas Looks to Shut Game Down
"The Mouth" appears to be having the time of his life as Dallas area poker halls remain on life support.
Forensic Files Keeps The Greek, Olympic Sports Alive: Book Helped Solve Infamous Triple Homicide
Olympic Sports (TheGreek.com) was one of the first and most respected offshore sportsbooks to emerge on the scene back in the 1990s. Founder Spiro Athanas was a beloved figure in the industry. He would eventually run into some trouble and sell his Jamaica-based book.
Bad Parents Banned From PA Casinos: Left Little One's Unattended
One bad dad left two children, ages 1 and 3, in a vehicle in the parking lot of Live! Casino Pittsburgh for approximately 26 minutes as he was inside gambling.
US Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Filed by Whitey Bulger’s Family
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by family members of Boston crime boss James “Whitey” Bulger Jr., who was beaten to death in a federal prison in West Virginia.
Man Carrying AR-15 Subdued at Poker Room: Up to 50 People Inside
Police say a security guard at the Legends Poker Room at 9200 Richmond tackled the armed man. The gun went off several times, but no one was harmed.
Dateline NBC Reexamines Casino Mogul Ted Binion's Murder
Dateline NBC over the weekend revisited the mysterious 1998 death of Las Vegas casino owner Ted Binion after new information has been exposed.
Pipe Bomb Found Outside Casino: Subject Apprehended
Investigators say 32-year-old Zachary Schmidt left an improvised explosive device outside the hotel casino.
Fictional Poker Party Massacre Plays Role in Denver Shooting Rampage
The writings are part of the investigation into what led Lyndon James McLeod to carry out the shootings, which occurred in multiple locations Monday.
2021 Was a Tragic Year for Poker Players
Layne Flack, Dusty "Leatherass" Schmidt and Matthew Marafioti were just three of the poker pros who died way too young in 2021. Marafioti plunged to his death from a 28th floor condo while Flack died of a fentanyl overdose.
China’s AI Attorney Claims to Prosecute Crimes ‘With 97% Accuracy’, Including Illegal Gambling
Researchers developed a tool they say can assess cases and suggest criminal sentences based on a verbal description, based on a reported 1,000 “traits” sourced from some 17,000 real-life cases from 2015 to 2020.
