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
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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
Poker Pro Layne Flack Charged With DUI
One of the most hated poker players, Layne Flack, has been charged with Driving While Under the Influence.
Cancun CAP Spring Break Hell
It's no secret that the drug violence in Mexico has gotten completely out of control.
Mexico's rampant drug violence has put the issue of safety front and center for would-be vacationers, and put the country's publicity-sensitive tourism promoters on the defensive. Tens of thousands of foreign visitors are expected to hit Mexican beaches such as Cancun for spring break, which lasts through April.
NFL Sideline Reporter Lindsay Soto Stalker Arrested
A Wellington, Florida, man, John Stewart Taylor, 37, has been arrested and held on $25,000 bail for stalking NFL sideline reporter, Lindsay Soto.
Taylor, who was already in jail for a probation violation, was slapped with the charge after NFL Network officials contacted the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office about a "large amount" of obscene messages left on Soto's voicemail.
He left a whopping 300 messages.
Chelsea Footballer Ashley Cole Arrested
As first reported by the Daily Mail on Thursday, Chelsea football star, Ashley Cole, has been arrested for a drunken confrontation with police during the overnight hours in West London.
Sources told the paper that Cole had repeatedly swore at a photographer then started abusing police after emerging from the Collection nightclub in Brompton. Police brought Cole to the station to "sober up".
Once he did so, Cole apologized for the incident after being released around 5:30 am.
Poker Pro Eric Cloutier Charged With Money Laundering, Felony Theft
(Associated Press) A nine-month investigation led to the arrest last Thursday of a Lafayette bar owner and former ice hockey player on charges including money laundering, racketeering, computer fraud and felony theft, state authorities said.
Scherer Asks for Public Defender at Arraignment
The online poker pro who has been charged in the brutal murder of his own parents has asked Alameda County Superior Court Judge Robert McGuiness for a public defender, stating that he was yet to hi
