Charles Oakley Arrested in Vegas Over Gambling Mishap
Former NBA star Charles Oakley has been arrested in Las Vegas, TMZ has reported. He is accused by the casino of cheating.
Poker Pro Ali Fazeli Pleads Guilty Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme
A poker pro accused of orchestrating a $multimillion SuperBowl ticket scam that victimized the likes of Erik Seidel, John Juanda and Zach Clark has plead guilty to wire fraud.
Elderly Man Beaten and Robbed Insider MGM Detroit
71- year old Clearance Kimbrough was beaten and robbed on the 6th floor of the MGM Casino parking garage Saturday morning.
Online Gambling Ring Tied to Mansion Taken Down
The Police Department of High-Tech Crime Prevention (C50) under the Ministry of Public Security in Vietnam arrested Nguyễn Như Hoàng – a member of an online gambling ring via the website named M88.com, in HCM City on Saturday.
Scarlett Johansson May Take on Role of Trans Mobster
Scarlett Johansson is facing a Hollywood backlash for taking on the role of a transgender mobster.
India's Ruling Party Caught Up in Bitcoin Scam
India’s largest political party, the Indian National Congress (INC), accused the ruling Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) of orchestrating what could equate to a $12.78 billion bitcoin scam on Thursday.
Three Dallas Police Officers Tied to Gambling Probe Turn Themselves in
Three Dallas SWAT officers accused of gambling promotion turned themselves in Thursday. A fourth officer has a warrant out for his arrest.
Gangster’s Stepson was Kingpin of Multi Million Dollar Gambling Ring
Last year, police discovered the remains of Donald Eugene Webb, a career criminal who allegedly killed a Pennsylvania police chief in 1980. His body was found buried in his former wife’s yard in Dartmouth, MA.
CBC: How Institutional Infighting Allowed Money Laundering to Flourish at B.C. Casinos
British Columbia AG David Eby Claims officials turned a 'blind eye' to money laundering for years 'despite mounting evidence'. Much of that money laundering occurred in casinos.
Creep Travels Halfway Across Globe to Harass Teen Gamer, Gets Shot by Mom
A 26-year-old New Zealand pervert is fighting for his life after flying halfway across the globe on various connecting flights then traveling by bus to harass a 14-year-old girl he met on a gaming app. Her mother shot him in the neck.
Large Scale Money Laundering in BC Casinos: System Failure
Surveillance video from River Rock casino shown at David Eby’s news conference appears to support the notion that British Columbia casinos have engaged in significant money laundering.
Japanese Police Crack Down on Some Cryptocurrency Users
Say what?Japanese Police have been cracking down on users of remote mining software apps, such as Coinhive, without their website visitors’ consent....
Naked Man Goes on Attack in Casino, Subdued by Police
A naked man on the attack inside a popular casino had to be subdued by police officers.
More Than $30M in Cryptocurrencies Stolen From One of World's Largest Exchanges
Bithumb, an exchange based in South Korea, confirmed Wednesday that some $30 million worth of cryptocurrencies have been stolen from it.
High Stakes Homicide: Investigation Discovery's 'Reasonable Doubt' Profiles Kim Cain Case
Pest control worker Kim Cain was convicted of murdering a 71-year-old Palm Beach socialite after she apparently found him stealing her jewelry to support his gambling addiction.
Reputed Mobster, Construction Boss Allegedly Threatened Contractor, His Family
An associate of the Bonanno crime family and a construction boss are accused of threatening a contractor and his family. Both men were hauled into court this past week.
East Asian Betting Syndicates Engage in Illegal Means for World Cup Betting
Illegal online sports betting around the globes come in many forms. Antiquated laws with no teeth to enforce anti-gambling laws is one thing. Using high tech software solutions as part of money laundering schemes involving cryptocurrencies is a totally different situation.
Bitcoin Down 10 Percent Following Cryptocurrency Exchange Hack
The price of bitcoin tumbled Sunday on news of a major hack at South Korea's Coinrail exchange.
Man Sought in Slaying of Couple at Circus Circus Casino Hotel in Vegas Captured
The Latest on the arrest of a man sought as the suspect in the killing of two Vietnamese tourists at a Las Vegas Strip hotel-casino
Insider Trading Charges Against Former Amaya CEO Thrown Out
A Quebec court judge has ended an insider trading case against the former CEO of online gaming company Amaya and his co-accused.
Gotti figure 'Big Tony' Gets New Trial in Florida Mob Death
Anthony “Big Tony” Moscatiello should get a new trial in the purportedly mob-connected slaying of Florida businessman in a power struggle over a lucrative fleet of gambling ships, a Florida appeals court ruled Wednesday.
Poker Pro Nicky Palma Accused of Sexual Assault and Scamming Players
Poker pro Tim Reilly lashed out at fellow pro Nicky Palma, accusing him of scamming backers. As if that weren't enough, Palma's ex-girlfriend chimed in claiming that he committed sexual assault and battery on her.
16 ex-Israel Credit Cards Execs to Pay $4.5m for Clearing Online Gambling Sites, Porn
Plus Tribe that owns Foxwoods suspends Chief after crashing into a commuter train while under the influence and man clad in Borgata t-shirt keeps snatching women's purses from stores.
Couple Found Stabbed to Death in Circus Circus Vegas Casino Hotel Room
Plus Pope encourages Mafia-plagued town to 'take law's side' and priest accused of stealing $42,000 to fuel gambling addiction faces felony charges.
MediaLive Casino Ltd Insists No Ties to Italian Mafia ....Just Didn't Pay All Their Taxes
Last October, during an Italian parliamentary visit to Malta, Italian Democratic Party senator Rosy Bindi called for greater cooperation from Malta authorities to curtail organized crime.
Phil 'The Poker Brat' Hellmuth Gets Lambasted for Defending 'Jesus'
The other day we reported on how Chris "Jesus" Ferguson finally got around to apologizing for his role in a 2011 ponzi scheme that left customers of Full Tilt Poker screwed until the U.S. Government stepped in to rescue them.
Man Who Ran Sports Betting Operation for 14 Years Pleads Guilty
Plus two men accused of robbing a casino back in February will now face trial in a federal court....They were found an hour after that robbery at another nearby casino.
13-Year-Old Bitcoin Kidnap Victim Found Safe
Plus: US government opens criminal probe into bitcoin price manipulation
London Police Seize Bitcoin Worth $667,000 From Hacker
London police have seized half a million pounds ($667,000) worth of bitcoin from a prolific computer hacker in a case described as the first of its kind for the 188-year-old department.
Sheriff Apologizes for Leaving Revolver in Casino Ladies Bathroom
A county sheriff in Nevada apologized Tuesday for leaving her handgun unattended in a casino restroom last week, after posting an online message calling the incident embarrassing and seeking forgiveness from voters just three weeks ahead of her re-election bid.
