Crime
Federal Murder Charge Added Against Man Accused of Setting Poker Pro on Fire
Poker pro Susie Zhao was bound, sexually assaulted, and burned alive following an encounter at a Michigan motel, according to court documents.
Another Urlacher Co-Defendant Pleads Guilty to Role in Sports Gambling Ring
Todd Blanken is the second defendant to plead guilty for his involvement in an illegal sports betting ring with ties to the brother of Chicago Bears great Brian Urlacher
PA Trooper Charged in Illegal Gambling, Prostitution Sting
A Pennsylvania state trooper and three other people were charged Thursday with operating a corrupt organization involving prostitution, gambling and money laundering at a strip club the trooper co-owns.
James Gandolfini Son to Appear in "Sopranos' Prequel
"The Sopranos" is back. Well, sort of. "The Many Saints of Newark", directed by Alan Taylor, is set for release September 24 this year. It is the prequel to the hit HBO series and stars the late James Gandolfini's son, Michael Gandolfini.
Inquiry Finds Crown Resorts Unfit to Run its Sydney Casino
Australian gambling company Crown Resorts is unfit to run its new Sydney casino because it facilitated money laundering and had other problems, a regulator said Tuesday.
Sports Betting Co-Defendant in Urlacher Case Pleads Guilty
A suburban Chicago man pleaded guilty in federal court today to conducting an illegal sports gambling business and laundering the proceeds through an offshore company.
Police Probe Cristiano Ronaldo Over Alleged COVID-19 Breach
Police are investigating a potential breach of Italy’s COVID-19 regulations by Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo after he allegedly traveled between the regions of Piedmont and Valle d’Aosta.
Two Tennis Players Banned for Life for Match Fixing
Two Russian tennis players were banned from the sport for life on Wednesday for match-fixing, including incidents when they played together as doubles partners.
Brian Urlacher’s Brother Pardoned by Trump: Ran Illegal Sportsbook
The brother of Chicago Bears Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher has been pardoned of federal charges that he recruited for a multimillion-dollar illegal offshore gambling ring.
Pro Sports Bettor Billy Walters Pardoned by Trump in Final Hour
William “Billy″ T. Walters, the retired professional sports bettor and businessman, expressed gratitude to President Donald Trump for granting him clemency and regaining his freedom while continuing to maintain his innocence in a highly publicized insider-trading case.
Armed Robbery Defendant Sues Harrah's Casino for $10 Million
"Security could have prevented me from getting hurt if they wanted. But I was just another (racial slur). You will see this when you see the DVD," Darryl Allen assured the judges.
Man Charged With Impersonating Cop, Kidnapping Two Women Leaving Casino
A Phoenix man is accused of impersonating a police officer and following two women from a casino. He allegedly kidnapped and robbed both of them.
One Man Critically Injured Following Vegas Strip Shooting Sunday
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Lt. David Gordon conveyed to reporters late Sunday that the suspect in a Vegas Strip shooting had been captured at the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino.
GOP Mega Donor, Casino Billionaire Sheldon Adelson Pushes for Casinos in Texas
Texas currently has just one casino that only offers electronic gaming machines
"Tony Meatballs" and Others Indicted for Sports Betting, Heroin Distribution, More
More than a dozen alleged mobsters have been charged as part of a sweeping federal indictment unsealed on Monday including one 72-year-old named Anthony “Tony Meatballs’’ Gifoli.
Three Wounded in Shooting at Circus Circus Casino
Three people ended up shot during a brawl inside the Circus Circus Hotel and Casino Saturday night.
Gunman's Family Sues Casino Resort
The family of an armed man shot and killed by security guards in a suburban Las Vegas casino-resort last year is suing.
Denver Broncos Running Back Melvin Gordon Could Face Suspension Due to DUI
The Denver Broncos leading rusher could face suspension discipline, including suspension, after being cited for a DUI Tuesday night.
Case of Missing Poker Player May Finally Be Solved
It was a little over a year-and-a-half ago that Icelandic poker pro Jon Jonsson went missing in Dublin, Ireland.
John McAfee Arrested for Tax Evasion
Cybersecurity entrepreneur and crypto personality John McAfee was arrested in Spain on Tuesday for US tax evasion.
Mob-Tied Chicago Bookmaker Charged Again
A 66-year-old bookmaker from Chicago has been charged with running an illegal sports betting business.
Vegas Violence, Shootings, Stabbings: 1,100 Arrests Since August 1
Las Vegas police say they're investigating multiple suspicious deaths that happened in a short time span, including the shooting of a man who police said displayed a shot gun in the valet area of the South Point Hotel Casino & Spa. Hours earlier about a block away, police responded to a stabbing in the hallway of a timeshare resort. It's just the latest in a series of violent incidents near or on the normally bustling Vegas Strip.
Violence on Vegas Strip Leaves Tourists Terrified
Police say they found a man and woman shot overnight Saturday in front of the Paris Las Vegas hotel-casino.
SBR Pulls 5Dimes Button, Futures Outcomes Still in Dispute
Effective late Friday night, Sports Book Review, the reputable sportsbook grading website, had yanked 5Dimes banners but maintained their grade at an A+. Earlier in the week 5Dimes announced it will be pulling out of the US market September 25.
Wife of 5Dimes Deceased Owner No Longer Has Time for Sportsbook
The wife of 5Dimes murdered owner no longer felt the staff could run the business the same way her late husband could and opted for a shutdown of the behemoth US-facing sportsbook September 21. The company will not be entering the US regulated market and it is doubtful 5Dimes will continue to service the rest of the global market.
The Elephant in the Room: The 5Dimes Affiliate
Players aren't the only one's impacted by 5Dimes shutting down the US market. Some affiliate partners of the site are being paid six figures per month through their packages.
Best Theory We've Seen Regarding 5Dimes Abrupt Shutdown Notice
If you are looking to make sense of the news that 5Dimes is closing to the US market (under the guise of entering the regulated market no less....there's a better chance of that astroid hitting Earth), Venom OG at SBRForum as a plausible theory.
Books Stopping Transfers With 5Dimes: Employees Caught Off Guard
At least two betting companies, BetAnySports and Heritage, are now stopping book-to-book transfers with 5Dimes as of Tuesday afternoon. This comes after 5Dimes announced it is shutting down its USA-facing business in hopes of some day gaining access to the United States regulated market.
Bitcoin ABC to Fork Away From Bitcoin Cash, Telsa Rejects Bitcoin Bribe
Considered the co-creator of Bitcoin Cash and current Executive Chairman of Gambling911.com ad partner Bitcoin.com, Roger Ver announced late Tuesday that Bitcoin ABC would be forking away from Bitcoin Cash.
Bengals' Mackensie Alexander Arrested for Battery; Father Still Missing
The Cincinnati Bengals (-130 favorites to win at least six regular season games in 2020) are dealing with off-the-field chaos Wednesday with the arrest of cornerback Mackensie Alexander in Florida.
