Crime
Man Leaves Dog in Hot Car to Go Gamble: Dog Dies
A pet dog succumbed to the heat of summer after being left in a locked car while his master went inside to go gamble.
Man Who Threatened to Kill Athletes Faces Prison
A former college soccer player in Massachusetts is facing a federal prison sentence for sending death threats to dozens of professional and collegiate athletes whom he blamed for his gambling losses.
Italian Mobster Caught on Wiretap Saying He Wanted Reporter Killed With Mallet
The New York Post recently ran a story of a reputed Italian mobster expressing his desire to have a La Repubblica journalist dead, and he wanted it done in the most gruesome fashion imaginable, outside of being fed to pigs.
Clues Left in Car of Suspected Mob Hitmen
Hamilton, Ontario police are hoping to gather DNA from a car that was hit head on in front of the residence of a local mob boss.
Head-On Collision Outside Mobster's Home Under Probe: Attempted Hit?
Hamilton Ontario police are investigating a head-on car crash outside the home of 76-year-old mobster Pat Musitano’s St. Clair Boulevard house.
Canadian Police Nab 9 Suspected Mobsters: 'Very Dangerous Organization'
Canadian police on Thursday said they had arrested nine suspected members of a powerful Mafia clan with roots in southern Italy involved in money laundering and illegal gambling in the Toronto area, seizing C$35 million ($26.8 million) in assets, including five Ferraris.
Draftkings Suspends Baseball Writer Jonah Keri Following Arrest
Jonah Keri was suspended by The Athletic and DraftKings Friday following his arrest on charges of assault and uttering death threats against his wife. Rogers Sportsnet also said they plan to let the Major League Baseball writer go.
Gambling Addict Found Guilty of Stabbing Wife 60 Times
Vicious Jalal Uddin, 47, slashed and chopped at 31-year-old Asma Begum's head, face, neck and back at least 58 times at their flat in Canning Town, East London, the Daily Mirror reports.
District Attorney Drops Charges Against Poker Room Owners
Nine people charged with running an illegal poker room have had all charges against them dropped.
Poker Player Dennis Blieden Faces Prosecution Over $22m
A one-time poker pro was found guilty of embezzlement Thursday by a grand jury.
Man Stabbed by Wife in Argument Over Illegal Gambling Biz Dies
Police are considering possible additional charges against a Boston woman after her husband died from injuries sustained in a stabbing.
Woman Charged in Attack at Home of Hamilton Mobster Denied Bail
A woman charged in connection with a violent home invasion at the residence of Hamilton mobster Natale Luppino has been denied bail.
Poker Pro Robbed at Gunpoint at WSOP Host Hotel
Cleveland poker pro Joe Salvatore claims he was robbed at gun point inside the Pavilion parking lot of the Rio in Vegas early Monday morning. The hotel is currently hosting this year's World Series of Poker.
Ex-NYPD Detective Sentenced for Running Hooker, Gambling Ring ...With Daughters
A former New York City vice cop has been sentenced to 4-12 years for his role in running an elaborate prositution and gambling ring.
Casino Dealer Accused of Helping Players Win
27-year-old Jordan Makinster is charged with a felony: altering the outcome of a gambling game.
Man Pleads Guilty to Decapitating Casino Patron
Haverty and 32-year-old Donald Ray Cherry were both charged with deliberate homicide in the October 2017 death of 41-year-old Myron Wesley Knight.
Scientific Games Shareholder Alleged to Have Been Tied to Terrorism
Scientific Games, a global supplier of interactive lotteries and casino solutions, was not exactly thrilled to discover that one of its shareholders has alleged ties to terroristic activities.
Big Papi Had Ties to Accused Gambler, Still Recovering in Boston Hospital Following DR Shooting
43-year-old former Red Sox slugger recovering in Boston hospital following apparent failed hit on his life
Assassinated Half Brother of Korean Supreme Leader Ran Gambling Websites
Half brother of Korean leader slain at Malaysian airport by women who rubbed deadly substance in his face
Judge Bans Fraudster From Gambling After Being Caught Playing Poker on Live Stream
Wyatt Green defrauded countless numbers of people through an insurance scheme involving Hurricane Michael
The Dark Side of Sports Betting: Group Pleads Guilty to Loansharking, Kidnapping
Tam V. Nguyen, 51, of South Boston, pleaded guilty to loansharking and gambling charges in federal court in Boston Thursday.
Police in Astoria Bust Sports Betting Biz Using Wire Room Out of Costa Rica
Probe started in January 2016
Man Threatened to Kill Athletes Over Gambling Losses
A former college soccer player in Massachusetts has agreed to plead guilty to sending death threats to dozens of professional and collegiate athletes whom he blamed for his gambling losses.
VHS Rental Store Accused of Running Illegal Sports Betting Business
The owner of a Gwinnett County Georgia VHS rental store in , Boonlert Boonsawang, was arrested and later released on bond.
Phillies Player Put on Leave for Domestic Violence Arrest at Casino
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odúbel Herrera was placed on administrative leave Tuesday by Major League Baseball following his arrest in a domestic violence case at an Atlantic City casino a day earlier.
Man Charged in Murder of Mobster Angelo Musitano Denied Bail
27-year-old Hamilton resident Jabril Abdalla has been denied bail. He is accused of conspiracy to commit murder for the May 2, 2017 slaying of 39-year-old Hamilton mobster Angelo Musitano outside his Waterdown home.
Bookies Behaving Badly Part 7: Al Ross Was Bad, His Son Denny Was Worse
This article was originally published in November 2015. OWN featured a Dateline episode profiling this case on January 2, 2018 at 9 am EST with a rebroadcast expected at Midnight.
Ex Detective Admits to Running Gambling, Prostitution Ring
A retired New York Police Department vice detective and his wife have admitted to running a prostitution and gambling ring that allegedly involved seven police officers and dozens of civilians.
Sports Handicapper Banned From Sportsbooks for Three Years, Sentenced to Probation
A well-known sports handicapper with a platform on ESPN has been sentenced to three years probation.
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Evil Poker Players 2: Shawn Sheikhan, Poker Pervert
(Originally Published 9/15/15) With the death of Thomas "Amarillo Slim" Preston Jr. a few years ago, the most famous professional poker player who is also a child molester is now Iranian immigrant and Las Vegas resident Shahram Sheikhan, 46, who goes by the nickname "Shawn" but is better known by his other nickname--"The Poker Pervert."
