Crime
Woman Scams Casino to Pay Off Sick Cat’s Vet Bill
Police say a woman has used player reward cards to steal more than $70,000 from a Connecticut casino to pay off her sick cat’s veterinarian bills.
Killer Gambling-Addicted Granny Will Spend Rest of Life in Prison
Gambling granny is accused of killing husband and a perfect stranger. Also, a man accused of attacking a woman at a Biloxi casino behind bars.
Reputed Philly Mob Boss 'Skinny Joey' Merlino Pleads Guilty
A notorious Philadelphia mob boss pleaded guilty to an illegal betting charge on Friday before taking the occasion to make a bold prediction about his home town team’s chances in the NBA playoffs.
Woman Charged in Bitcoin Murder-for-Hire is Released
A suburban Chicago woman charged in a murder-for-hire case will live with her parents in Georgia while she awaits trial.
Tennis Corruption Report: 'Tsunami' of Problems at Low Level
An independent review of corruption in tennis found that the sport "faces a serious integrity problem" at its lower levels — a "tsunami," according to one person interviewed — but did not determine there are widespread problems at ATP , WTA and Grand Slam tournaments.
Icelandic Fugitive in Bitcoin Heist Arrested in Amsterdam
Amsterdam police have arrested an Icelandic fugitive suspected of masterminding the theft of hundreds of computers used to mine bitcoin and other virtual currencies.
Weekslong Manhunt Ends With Capture of Degenerate Gambler Accused of Killing Husband
A Minnesota woman who led authorities on a weekslong manhunt after she allegedly killed her husband, then went to Florida and befriended — then killed — a woman who resembled her, is now facing charges in two states.
Wichita Bookie Sentenced as Part of Illegal Gambling Probe
An admitted bookie in an illegal gambling ring in Wichita will serve two years of probation for his crimes.
Malta's Anti-Corruption Campaigner Silenced
Malta is the largest online gambling jurisdiction in the world. In recent months the island nation has sought to rid itself of Mafia-connected Italian ventures. Those efforts were met with a violent warning as one of the more prominent crusaders against corruption there had her car blown to smithereens.
Deranged Shooter Who Killed One at Employee Picnic was Casino Dealer
Police say a man who shot two executives, killing one, at a picnic held for a group of employees of a Las Vegas casino-resort was a card dealer at the property.
Poker Hall of Famers Gets Burned in Ponzi Scheme
Two Poker Hall of Famers are suing after they claim to have gotten scammed out of some $800,000.
Man Opens Fire on Vegas Casino Employee Picnic, Kills One
Police were searching Monday for a man accused of opening fire on a picnic for a group of employees of a Las Vegas Strip casino-resort, killing a woman and critically injuring a man this weekend in what investigators called workplace violence.
Men Who Robbed, Battered Family at Vegas Strip Casino Captured
Police say two suspects who went on a robbery spree on the Las Vegas Strip led officers to three parking garages before they were arrested.
Officer Kills Man With Pellet Gun at Casino
44-year-old man killed Tuesday was being sought by police in the lead-up to his death. His ex-wife reported earlier that he showed up at her house, banged on her door and windows and remarked that he was going to rob a casino
Poker Pro Arrested for Theft by Deception
A poker pro was charged for "theft by deception" after telling a tale of woe to a fellow traveler while at Newark Airport, convincing the victim to loan him $200.
Bookmaker, Genovese Crime Family Associate Convicted of Racketeering, Murder Conspiracy
Salvatore Delligatti, 40, was found guilty in Manhattan federal court last week on all counts of racketeering conspiracy, murder-for-hire conspiracy, participation in an illegal gambling operation, and a firearms offense following a three-week jury trial.
Backpage Owners Promoted Prostitution, Used Bitcoin to Launder Money
Seven people, including some with Phoenix connections, have been indicted in federal court on prostitution crimes relating to the operation of the Backpage.com website.
Conman Swindled Sports Fans Out of £60k in Ticket Scam as Means to Fuel Online Gambling Addiction
A conman, Jamie Keeble, 45, fleeced sports fans out of more than £60,000 in a ticket scam for tickets to Wimbledon, Six Nations and the Champions League, according to the Daily Record.
Man Charged With Decapitating Gambler Now Faces Witness Tampering Charges
One of two men charged with decapitating an individual they met at a casino is now accused of witness tampering.
Mobster Caught on Video Talking Gleefully About Blow Torching Man's Feet Found Guilty
Chicago Outfit soldier Charles “Chuckie” Russell has been found guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm this past Wednesday, but it is the circumstances surrounding his legal troubles that left people gasping.
Woman Lost Guardianship of Sister for Gambling Her Money Away, Now Accused of Killing Hubby
Law enforcement has expanded its search for Lois Reiss, the Blooming Prairie woman being sought in connection with her husband’s death, to include federal agents, according to a statement released late Friday night by the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office.
Floyd Mayweather Jr Backed ICO Co-Founders Arrested for Fraud
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced an ICO endorsed by champion boxer Floyd Mayweather has officially been deemed a fraud.
Two Years Worth of BTC Trades Investigated by DOJ
The U.S. Attorneys Office from the District of Arizona and the Justice Department has convicted one Thomas Costanzo (AKA Morpheus), a cryptocurrency trader who is alleged to have exchanged over $164,000 worth of bitcoin (BTC) on the Localbitcoins platform.
Kansas Casino Worker Preyed on Addicts, Laundered $1.5M
The Washington State Gambling Commission says a couple suspected of providing $300,000 in loans to people with gambling problems at a Tukwila casino and then threatening them in order to collect the debt have been arrested.
Most Feared Sports Bettor in World Billy Walters Reflects on Life While Behind Bars
In an intimate look at how sports betting pro extraordinaire Billy Walters is faring behind bars, ESPN.com's Mike Fish reveals that the legendary Billy Walters is up at dawn and goes about his day in a Christmas green, prison-issued uniform.
Gambling Regulators to Complete Wynn Investigation By Summer
State gambling investigators in Massachusetts are expecting to release the findings of their inquiry into allegations of sexual misconduct against casino mogul Steve Wynn "no later" than the summer.
Bookies Behaving Badly 21: Frank Masterana - A Badly-Behaving Bookie and a Black Book Boy
There has only been one offshore bookmaker who has ever been listed in the Nevada Gaming Control Board's List of Excluded Persons, better known as the "Black Book."
10 Mobsters Arrested for Running Loan Shark Ring
Authorities say 10 people have been arrested in a Westchester County loan-sharking and gambling operation allegedly controlled by the Luchesse crime family.
Fugitive Mobster was Cousin of Woman Slain in Brazen Cafe Shooting
A fugitive mobster who hid out in Canada for seven years before his arrest March 10 was the cousin of a female slain at a Ontario cafe in 2015.
Upcoming Wynn Hearing May Include Evidence of Misconduct
Lawyers for the casino mogul's ex-wife say they have evidence of Steve Wynn's pattern of reckless behavior and mismanagement of Las Vegas-based Wynn Resorts and will present it during a hearing scheduled to begin Tuesday in state court in Las Vegas. It's the latest move in a yearslong case involving him, Elaine Wynn and the company they founded.
