Crime
Man Loses at Casino, Robs Bank, Then Returns to Gamble With Stolen Funds
A 52-year-old Charleston, West Virginia man has plead guilty to robbing a bank and using the stolen money to gamble at a casino where he had just lost all his funds.
Murder Charges Dropped Against Two Poker Players in Christmas Night Casino Killing
Former Army Ranger Fernando Duarte was shot 13 times outside casino by one of two poker players he reportedly threatened
Man Who Got ‘Mafia’ Mention Out of ‘Godfather’ Film has Died
The son of a legendary New York Mafia boss has died of complications from diabetes at the age of 71.
Judge Compares Texas Teacher Pot Consumption in Colorado to Gambling in Vegas
A Texas judge has ruled that a former teacher should not be punished for consuming marijuana while in Colorado.
Western Union Fined $586 million for Colluding With Organized Crime
The popular money transfer service Western Union has been fined $586 million for allegedly colluding with organized criminal elements in an effort to circumvent money laundering laws.
Naked Man Gunned Down at Casino Identified
Authorities are identifying a 57-year-old Arizona man who died and the Las Vegas police officer who shot him
Knife Wielding Naked Man Gunned Down in Gambling Hall by Police
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department says one of its officers fatally shot a knife-wielding naked man when he charged the officer after not complying with the officer's commands
Las Vegas Sands Settles Bribery Case
Las Vegas Sands Corp agreed to pay a $6.96 million criminal penalty to end the U.S. Department of Justice probe
Police Arrest Armed Man at Casino: Barricaded Himself in Bathroom
Sparks police have arrested an armed man after a standoff with a SWAT team at a hotel-casino where two floors briefly were evacuated.
Notorious Mobster Pleads No Contest in 25-Year-Old Murder
Providence, Rhode Island mobster Robert “Bobby” DuLuca, 71, plead no contest Wednesday at Kent County Court to conspiracy to commit murder.
Packers Fan Commits Armed Robbery at Sportsbook
Police are looking for an armed robber who held up the sports book at a casino on the Nevada-Utah line.
‘Tyrannical’ Philly Mafia boss Nicodemo ‘Little Nicky' Scarfo Dies in Prison
During this nearly five-year reign as Philly Mafia boss, some 25 mobsters and associates met violent ends
Casino Killer Passes Away From Self-Inflicted Gunshot
A man accused of shooting another man to death at a casino last week then turning the gun on himself has died from his wounds.
This Law Firm Manager Jailed for $2.1 Million Fraud to Support Gambling Habit
A former law firm manager has been jailed for six-and-a-half years after siphoning $2.1 million from trust accounts to fund her pathological gambling habit.
Match Fixing in Spotlight Once Again on Eve of Grand Slam
For Rafael Nadal and the other stars of tennis, there's a familiar ring to the questions being raised as the first ball is about to be struck at the Australian Open.
In Fight Between Casino Moguls, a Spotlight on the FBI
In April 2015, a sworn statement submitted in a Nevada lawsuit between rival casino moguls Steve Wynn and Japan's Kazuo Okada contained an unusual assertion.
TwoPlusTwo Posting Forum Hacked, Information Compromised
The popular TwoPlusTwo.com posting forum, which is among the most read by poker players, has been compromised according to the site operators.
Cocaine Kingpin, Gambling Ring Leader Made Millions in Australia
A former University of Southern California football player has pleaded guilty to conspiracy for running an international drug and gambling ring that also laundered millions of dollars.
Another Business With Alleged Ties to Montreal Mafia Burns to Ground
A commercial mall that burned to the ground Monday was home to a hair salon owned by an individual with alleged Montreal mob ties.
Man Who Applied for Player’s Club Card at Casino Robs it Hours Later
A man who broke into the Best Bet Casino in Helena, Montana December 29 was caught as a result of his applying for a player’s club card just hours before.
Two Employees Involved in Attempted Murder-Suicide at Casino: One Dead
One person is dead and another injured after what appears to be an attempted murder-suicide at the Grand Casino in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Player Banned for Match Fixing
A former Australian Open junior boys' finalist has been banned from the sport for seven years by the Tennis Integrity Unit after being found guilty of match-fixing offenses at a minor tournament in 2013.
More Binary Options Fallout as Banc De Binary to Close Down
”It’s become the wild west in the past few months,” a Banc de Binary spokesperson said of the binary options sector
Manhunt Underway for ‘Armed and Dangerous’ Man Following Casino Shooting
Police in Shasta County were on the lookout for an “armed and dangerous” suspect wanted for the shooting of a man in the parking lot of the Win-River Resort & Casino early Monday morning.
Feds Accuse Casino Execs of Stealing Millions
An indictment handed down by a federal grand jury Thursday accuses executives of one US casino of stealing at least $6 million.
Poker Machine Arson Case Highlights Concerns Over ‘Gambling Rage’
A 21-year-old Queensland, Australian man was denied bail after being accused of setting fire to and destroying 40 poker machines at a Beenleigh pub.
Hawaiian Gardens Casino Part of Money Laundering Probe: Could Lose License
A Los Angeles area casino, the Hawaiian Gardens Casino, may lose its gambling license following money laundering concerns.
Woman Arrested in Fatal Hit and Run in Casino Parking Lot
A Broward County woman has been arrested for the fatal hit and run of a man outside the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek last Thursday.
Former USC Football Player Set to Plead Guilty in Gambling, Drug Case
Allegedly ran massive offshore sports betting empire out of Peru and trafficked "well over a ton of cocaine" in US
Casino Patron Who Tipped Cocktail Server With Valium Arrested
A 46-year-old New Jersey man was arrested late Thursday after tipping a casino cocktail server with the powerful sleeping drug Valium.
