Crime
Amaya Former CEO in More Hot Water: Faces Fraud Charges
Baazov and two other men are also accused of siphoning off Sh73 million ($707,000) of funds intended for a charity.
US Shuts Down ‘Fast-Moving’ ICO Fraud
A brand-new cybersecurity unit of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is going after a Canadian man it says is behind a scheme to defraud investors by promising a speedy, 13-fold profit.
How to Launder Money Through Casinos – The ‘Vancouver Model’
Foreigners, mostly Chinese businessmen, laundering millions of dollars through the River Rock Casino in Vancouver, British Columbia, has become so prevalent, the method has even been given a name: The “Vancouver Model”.
Crown Casino Facing Class Action, Major Bust of Online Gambling Ring
Following the arrests of 18 Crown Casino employees and their subsequent guilty pleas in promoting gambling in China this year, company shareholders have launched a class action against the casino firm for the sharp drop in its share price on news of the arrests.
The Most Violent and Feared Mafia Godfather is Dead: Son Just Sentenced
Gangster “Boss of bosses” Toto Riina was one of the most violent and feared Godfathers in the history of the Sicilian Mafia, according to the AFP. It is said he was responsible for the murder of some 150 people.
Man Wanted in Gambling Den Beating Caught on Video (Watch it Here)
Have you seen this man? Described as a Middle-Eastern man, standing 6-foot-3, with a shaved head and goatee with a muscular build, the suspect is alleged to have beaten a man at a York, Ontario gambling den.
Vegas Police Release Image of Man Who Robbed Bellagio Poker Room
Las Vegas police released surveillance camera images of a man they say robbed the cashier cage at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino poker room Tuesday afternoon.
Manhunt Underway for Suspect Who Robbed Bellagio Poker Room
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police are on the hunt for a brazen suspect who robbed the poker room cash cage at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino Tuesday afternoon.
Aging ‘Goodfella’ Mobster Faces Up to 15 Years in Prison for Alleged Fire Bombing
An 82-year-old gangster, who was the subject of the popular mob film “Goodfellas” is looking at 15 years behind bars if convicted of ordering a hit on a man who cut him off on the highway by firebombing his car.
Poker Promoter Tied to Organized Crime Ring Sentenced
Isok Aronov, 33, was sentenced this week to a year and a day behind bars for his role in organized high stakes poker games for an organized criminal syndicate.
Girlfriend of Las Vegas Shooter Was Left in Dark
The girlfriend of the Las Vegas gunman said Wednesday that she had no inkling of the massacre he was plotting when he sent her on a trip abroad to see her family.
Mafia Initiation Ceremony Captured on Video: Mobster Sold Coke From Ice Cream Shop
A mobster, 44-year-old Damiano Zummo of the Bonanno crime family, conducted an initiation ceremony and now the world has an understanding of the inner workings of the Mob, thanks to an undercover agent who videotaped the event. It is believed to be the first of its kind ever.
Vegas Shooting Memorial to Become Part of Museum Collection
A memorial honoring the victims of the October mass shooting in Las Vegas will be moved from the Strip to a museum where it will become part of a permanent collection.
Radio Host Pleads Not Guilty to Fraud: Needed to Pay Off Gambling Debts
A radio host who teamed up for years with former NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason on a New York City sports show said Wednesday that he was shocked by his arrest and will prove his innocence.
Porn Icon Loses Casino Battle: Uber Driver Robs Old Lady He Picked Up at Casino
According to Courthouse News Service, a federal judge late last month dismissed with prejudice his lawsuit against state gaming law that limits ownership in the gambling sector.
Mobster Pleads Guilty in Extortion Case Threatened to Decapitate Business Owner
One of five reputed mobsters from western Massachusetts who were charged in connection with an extortion case has pleaded guilty in federal court.
Police Solve Decades Old Cold Case of Murdered Bookie Stabbed to Death in Garage
An individual has been arrested for the 1989 brutal murder of a bookie and it turns out the suspect was the son of a prominent anti-gambling activist.
Harrah’s New Orleans Steakhouse Name Changed in Light of Sex Harassment Claims
The steakhouse at Harrah's New Orleans Casino is now called BH Steak — instead of Besh Steak.
'I Lost My Job, Marriage and £750000 to Gambling' - Former Addict Tells All
The Government is to cut the maximum stake on fixed-odds betting terminals from £100 to between £2 and £50.
Reputed Mobster Sentenced for Role in Wide Spanning Sports Betting Operation
Mobster will only be getting four months jail time despite admitting to his role as ring leader in massive sports betting biz
Business as Usual at Crown as Casino Rigging Probe Continues
It's "business as usual" for Crown casino until the Victorian regulator finishes a probe into allegations of machine rigging and money laundering, state Gaming Minister Marlene Kairouz says.
'Cocaine, Gambling, Prostitution Rife in NRL’, Investigation Reveals
Cocaine, gambling and prostitution are rife within the National Rugby League (NRL) of Australia an extensive investigation by the NSW Organised Crime Squad has revealed.
Accused Match Fixer and Former Test Umpire Darrell Hair Guilty in Theft Case
Sydney: Former Test cricket umpire Darrell Hair has been handed an 18-month good behaviour bond by an Australian court after pleading guilty to charges of embezzling and stealing money from a beverage store where he worked, local media reported on Tuesday.
Ex-Dean Foods Chairman With Ties to Billy Walters Gets 2 Years in Prison in Fraud Case
A former Dean Foods chairman who admitted feeding inside information to an influential Las Vegas gambler has been sentenced in New York to two years in prison.
Crown Casinos Facing Money Laundering Charges, Accused of Machine Tampering
James Packer’s Crown Resorts is facing investigations by federal money laundering authorities and casino regulators in at least two states, the Guardian and other media outlets were reporting Thursday.
Casino in Touch With Missing Security Guard Tied to Vegas Mass Shooting
Jesus Campos, the Mandalay Bay Resort security guard shot by Vegas mass shooter Stephen Paddock, is reportedly in touch with that casino’s parent company, MGM Resorts International.
Teacher Accused of Gambling Away Homecoming Fund: $90K on Penny Slots
A high school teacher has been accused of gambling away thousands of dollars from a school fund designated for the annual homecoming dance.
Genovese Mobster Charged Last Year for Illegal Bookmaking Now Indicted on Tax Fraud
Genovese Mobster Salvatore DeMeo has bee indicted on tax fraud charges and is accused of cheating the IRS out of $365,000 in taxes.
Clown With Hammer Robs Casino
Manhunt continues for man described as tall, slim and in his late teens to early 20's.
Root, Others Promote Conspiracy Theories Tied to Vegas Mass Shooter
Since a gunman opened fire on thousands of people attending an open air country music conference in Las Vegas two weeks ago, authorities appear no closer to determining a motive.
