Crime
Status of 5Dimes Uncertain in Wake of Owner's Disappearance
Following word that the owner of San Jose, Costa Rica-based 5Dimes Sportsbook was reportedly kidnapped three weeks ago, those with money at the book have been scrambling to find out more details.
5Dimes Owner Kidnapped
A source close to Gambling911.com advised that the family paid a $750K ransom via Bitcoin and have yet to hear back.
Man Stole $630K in Stamps to Support Gambling Habit
A post office manager in Louisiana is accused of stealing more than $630,000 in stamps and selling them online to support a gambling addiction.
Winamax Sued Over Poker Bots
France-based Winamax Online Poker Network is being sued for allowing poker bots to play in its Winamax’s Expresso games.
Man Accused of Murdering Player at Poker Game Finally Goes on Trial
Eric Norris is finally on trial four years after allegedly killing a Missouri City businessman during a high stakes poker game.
3 Chair Umpires Banned for Life for Match-Fixing, Gambling
Three chair umpires from Thailand have been banned for life from tennis after being found guilty of match-fixing and betting offenses.
Justice Finally as Adam Anhang Wife Found Guilty
A woman accused of killing her husband, an online gambling executive, has finally been found guilty more than a decade later.
Pill-Making Factory Operator Claims He Got Money From Professional Poker
A flash drug dealer accused of running a £200,000 pill-making factory claims he received this money from playing professional poker.
Suspect Sought in Sunday Casino Robbery
Video surveillance of the man and vehicle have been released to the public.
Man Who Fatally Punched Reno Casino Worker Guilty of Murder
A man with an extensive criminal history who fatally punched a Reno casino employee while trying to flee with gambling chips stolen from a blackjack table has been convicted of first-degree murder.
Dealer Faces Up to 5 Years in Prison for Cheating Casino Out of $1 Million
Ming Zhang, a Baccarat dealer from Alexandria, Virginia, is facing up to 5 years for his role in scamming a Maryland casino out of $1 million.
Ontario Makes Arrest in Gangland Murders Tied to Mafia Power Struggle
Police are plotting grim landmarks of a sprawling underworld power struggle between Canadian Mafia clans — murders, bombings and arsons that stretch from suburban Ontario streets to a drainage ditch in Mexico.
Fear of the Fix With Sports Betting Sudden Growth in Popularity
It's early in a college basketball game and Team A, playing methodically and using up most of the 30-second shot clock, falls behind 10-6.
It Does Not Appear That 888Poker is Behind DoS Attacks
PartyPoker, Americas Cardroom, even the world's largest online poker room, PokerStars, have not been immune to Denial of Service (DoS) attacks in recent weeks. So it shouldn't come as any surprise that another bigwig in the world of Web poker, 888Poker, has also fallen victim.
Employee Charged in Casino Heist
Courtney Deandrea Stanton pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States and employee theft from the casino in which she worked.
Accessing DraftKings Sports Betting App From Outside of New Jersey Might Lead to 'Enforcement Action'
Trying to access the DraftKings sports betting app outside the state of New Jersey may land you in a whole heap of trouble, so says the ominous message that pops up when one attempts to do so.
Why MGM Sued Victims of Las Vegas Mass Shooting
U.S. protections from post-terrorism lawsuits don’t apply to hotels
Mass Shooter at eSports Madden Event Identified
Early reports had four fatalities, however, that number was later reduced to two. The shooter, identified as David Katz, 24, of Baltimore, turned the gun on himself. 11 others were injured.
Mass Shooting in Jacksonville Caught During Live Streaming of eSports Event (Video)
The Jacksonville, Florida, Sheriff's Office said there was a mass shooting with multiple fatalities at a downtown shopping-dining complex on Sunday and urged people to stay far away from the area.
Poker Pro Gets 12 Years for $53 Million Scam
A one-time poker pro has been jailed for 12 years after defrauding a Victorian jail after scamming the Commonwealth Bank of nearly $58 million in a fraud of “breathtaking proportions”.
Death Penalty Won't Be Sought in Vegas Casino Picnic Killing
A former casino employee accused of killing a work supervisor and wounding another at a company picnic will not face the death penalty but could receive life in prison without parole if convicted, the top prosecutor in Las Vegas said Tuesday.
Gang Fears on Vegas Strip as More Than a Dozen Arrests Made Sunday Night
Las Vegas police say authorities arrested several known gang members at a resort casino near the Strip that were gathered at the Rio Sunday night. That casino plays host to the World Series of Poker each year.
Charges Dropped Against Man Misidentified in Casino Heist
A federal judge has dismissed charges against a man incorrectly identified as someone who picked up the keys from a kiosk to commit a $200,000 robbery at the Wind Creek Montgomery casino in Alabama last week.
‘LeBron James of Poker’ Arrested for Running Illegal Poker, Drug Den
Singh was among 32 others busted last week in the West Village of New York City
Poker Pro Wins £68,930, Forced to Give it Back to Government
Back in March poker player Adam Lulat won £68,930 in the Grosvenor UK Poker Tour Manchester. This was by far his biggest live tournament win.
How a Finnish Millionaire Lost $35M Worth of Bitcoin in a Gambling Scam
Aarni Otava Saarimaa was encouraged to invest in cryptocurrency Dragon Coin
CG Technologies Fined a Third Time and Ordered to Disband Sports Betting Platform
Sports betting technology provider CG Technology (CGT) was fined a third time and settled to pay $250k for a variety of infractions for a variety of infractions that included allowing those from outside the state of Nevada to place wagers in violation of the law.
Poker Pro Steven Thompson's GoFundMe Account Hits a Snag
As poker pro Steven Thompson fights for his life in a San Jose, Costa Rica hospital, friends and family of the young player have set up a GoFundMe account with a goal of reaching $15,000. After two days, only $1395 has been donated.
Tech Billionaire Found With Drugs at Vegas Strip Casino
He and his companion were arrested on suspicion of trafficking heroin, cocaine, meth and ecstasy.
Poker Pro Clings to Life, Shot by Loan Sharks
A poker pro who reached the final tables of two LAPT events is fighting for his life after being shot in San Jose, Costa Rica.
