Crime

Online Gambling Magnate Arrested in Bangkok

Indian online gambling tycoon, Karan Singh Thakral, has been arrested in Bangkok Thailand. The man was taken into custody on Wednesday, authorities announced.

Pol Maj-Gen Pongpat said Mr Thakral, 39, was part of the online gambling network focusing mostly on football betting. The operation is estimated to have took in a turnover of 3.2 billion of baht, equivalent to around US$2.5 billion.

Pol Maj-Gen Pongpat said Mr Thakral had pleaded not guilty to the charge but police had enough evidence from previous arrests to prosecute him.

Submitted by on, Wed, 02/04/2009 - 11:10

Michael Phelps Could Face Charges for Bong Pipe Incident

14-time gold medal Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps is facing charges following a much publicized incident this past weekend. Phelps admitte

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Tue, 02/03/2009 - 22:32

Pennsylvania Court Now Rules Poker Illegal

Just weeks after Pennsylvania Judge Thomas A.

Submitted by Ace King on, Tue, 02/03/2009 - 10:12

Poker Pro Harassed by Feds: Suspected of Being Drug Dealer

Professional poker player David Peat says he was rousted at an airport by Federal agents who thought he was a drug dealer because he was carrying a lot of cash.

Peat, of Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, earlier this week relayed the harrowing tale at the poker-themed posting forum, www.twoplustwo.com

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Mon, 02/02/2009 - 10:37

More Than 50 Poker Machines Seized in Multi-Cities Raids

Police in both Chicago and New York raided two illegal gambling venues, seizing over 50 poker machines over the weekend.

Submitted by on, Sun, 02/01/2009 - 13:56

Poker Mayhem in London as Affiliates Involved in Brawl

The award-winning Novotel London West in Hammersmith, West London, was the scene of a massive brawl late Friday involving members of two different online poker affiliate groups. Police were cal

Submitted by on, Fri, 01/30/2009 - 16:07

Breaking News: Fight Breaks Out at CAP London

A brawl involving organizers of Casino Affiliate Programs (CAP) and the Gambling Portal Webmasters Association has broken out in the London hotel where a CAP affiliate event was taking place.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 01/30/2009 - 15:41

Super Bowl Betting, Online Poker Illegal in Washington State

It's that time of year again when everyone will be betting on the Super Bowl.....Everyone except those poor souls living up in Washington State.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 01/29/2009 - 18:54

Robinho Arrested in Sex Assault Shocker

MANCHESTER (AFP) - Manchester City and Brazil striker Robinho has been arrested and bailed over allegations of a serious sexual assault in a nightclub, police said Wednesday.

Submitted by on, Wed, 01/28/2009 - 13:03

Nick Cosmo Gambled Away $370 Mil in Ponzi Scheme

Last week, Gambling911.com was alerted that someone we knew had been burnt for close to $40,000 in an apparent ponzi scheme originating from Long Island, New York. We learned the individual's nam

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 01/27/2009 - 17:46

2009 Super Bowl Gambling: Who Will be Arrested First?

Gambling911.com has been reporting on the countless number of betting props for this year's Super Bowl but how about sinking your teeth into this one? A 2009 Super Bowl gambling prop on which pla

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Tue, 01/27/2009 - 17:12

Latest Agape World Ponzi Scheme Involved Gambling Debts

Another alleged ponzi scheme has wiped people out of millions and this one reportedly has ties to gambling.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 01/27/2009 - 16:00

Poker Pro Amarillo Slim Beaten and Robbed

News broke Thursday night that 80-year old poker legend Amarillo Slim was robbed and assaulted in his hometown of Amarillo, Texas.

Submitted by on, Sat, 01/24/2009 - 23:16

Why Online Gambling Websites Require So Much Documentation

A lot of people balk at the idea that online gambling websites require various forms of documentation faxed in - often at the time of payout requests. Some would argue that such documentation nee

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Fri, 01/23/2009 - 10:00

China’s Biggest Online Gambling Case on Trial

Twenty suspects in arguably the country's biggest online gambling case, involving 6.6 billion yuan ($966 million), stood trial in Shanghai yesterday.

Submitted by on, Tue, 01/20/2009 - 09:15

Vietnamese-American Walks Free After Online Gambling Conviction

Having spent 6 months in a Vietnam prison, a Vietnamese-American was allowed to walk free this week.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 01/15/2009 - 21:56

Hush Hush Call Girl Ring in Charlotte had Panthers as Johns

The Carolina Panthers got dismantled on their home field this past weekend by a team that had only won 3 of its last 24 games on the East Coast. And while everyone was talking about the Arizona C

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Mon, 01/12/2009 - 23:06

Former Indicted Miami Beach Mayor Advise to Ayre: RUN!

It's becoming more and more obvious that the United States government wants Bodog founder Calvin Ayre and they want him badly. This week Gambling911.com learned that the U.S.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 01/09/2009 - 00:13

The Anurag Dikshit Stimulus Package

In 2009 the United States government will be receiving a stimulus package from the most unlikely of individuals. PartyGaming co-founder and billionaire, Anurag Dikshit, has agreed to forfeit more

Submitted by Payton on, Thu, 01/08/2009 - 22:43

IRS Goes After Bodog

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has filed court documents describing how Bodog used a string of companies in Malta to circumvent U.S.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 01/07/2009 - 09:16

Online Gambling Industry Outraged Over Terrorist Story

Many in the online gambling sector have been expressing disgust over a piece that ran in the London Telegraph this past week. Considering Internet gambling in nearly all forms is embraced through

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 01/05/2009 - 09:43

December a Bad Month For Sopranos Stars

December 2008 was not good for a few former Sopranos stars.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Thu, 01/01/2009 - 23:43

Liverpool Captain Steven Gerrard Arrested for Assault

English footballer Steven Gerrard has been arrested following an assault at a nightclub.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Mon, 12/29/2008 - 15:27

Sahara Casino Armed Robbery Suspect Mug Caught on Tape

Las Vegas police have released stills of a man caught on video who is believed to have taken part in a robbery at the Sahara Casino two weeks ago.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mon, 12/29/2008 - 11:08

PartyGaming is a Scary One-Eyed Monster With Little Bite

PartyGaming, once the world's largest online poker firm with more than half the market and a darling of the London Stock Exchange, has gone into free fall in recent years. Amazingly, despite losi

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 12/29/2008 - 10:54

Doyle Brunson: Anurag Dikshit is Appropriately Named

In his latest blog, the man behind one of online poker's fastest growing rooms, Doylesroom.com, speaks candidly about Anurag D

Submitted by on, Sun, 12/28/2008 - 21:40

South Korea: Internet Gambling Charges Up 700 Percent

This year, 1,681 people have been charged with illegal gambling over the Internet in South Korea compared to just 248 this year. The rationale behind this: In a struggling economy desperate peo

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Fri, 12/26/2008 - 14:33

PartyGaming Founder May Not Be Out Of Woods Yet

The online gambling sector was a little stunned last week when news first broke on sites such as Gambling911.com that PartyGaming co-founder, Anurag Dikshit, pled guilty to illegal Internet gamblin

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 12/22/2008 - 07:48