Crime
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.
Casino Fined After Getting Gambler Drunk, Leading to Deadly DUI
Casino was fined $50,000 and must pay it within 21 days or risk losing its license
DA Warns It Won’t Pursue Sands Thieves if Casino Does Not Get Act Together
The Northampton County District Attorney tells Sands it better pay up $10 Million
Arrests Made in Shooting Death of Marine Outside Miccosukee Casino Christmas Night
Two men have been arrested and charged in the shooting death of a former marine outside a South Florida casino Christmas night.
Evil Poker Players Part 6: He Followed Female Casino Patrons Home, Then Robbed Them
Gambling911.com is back with its uber popular Evil Poker Players series, this time focusing on an aspiring poker pro turned armed robber
Man Crashes Car Through Casino, Found With Meth, Shot Gun
A man is facing several charges after ramming his car through a casino Thursday morning.
Mobster’s ‘Great Christmas’ Included Home Invasion That Would Have Yielded $300K
Mobster: “Nothing gets my juices flowing like putting a gun to someone’s head, taking their stuff and making it mine.”
How a Former US Secret Agent Got Back $2Mil for Binary Options Victims
Attorney Haggai Carmon spent 20 years tracking money launderers for the US Department of Justice. He says the binary options industry’s ‘layering’ reminds him of a sophisticated espionage or terror organization
Manhunt Under Way for Bookie Terrorist
United Kingdom authorities continue to hunt down an armed robber who has terrified bookmaker staff.
Gambling ‘Hustlers’, Bookies Charged in Online Gambling, Oxycodone Sting
Three online gambling sites based out of Costa Rica named in complaint
Montreal Mobster Sentenced in Hit of Ex-Bonanno Boss
Raynald Desjardins was sentenced Monday to fourteen years behind bars for his lead role in the 2011 hit of ex-Bonananno boss Salvatore “Sal the Ironworker” Montagna following a souring of their relationship.
FBI Agent Leaked Info From Billy Walters, Phil Mickelson Insider Trading Probe
Walters asks Judge in his case if agent should be punished, wants prosecutors to show more of their hand
Genovese Family Mobsters Busted for Offshore Gambling Ring
More than a dozen reputed members of New York’s infamous Genovese crime family have been arrested on a slew of charges stemming from a bust dubbed “Operation Shark Bait.”
Waiter Who Threatened to Shoot Manager’s Wife and Children had Gambling Problems
A waiter who owed significant gambling debts was sentenced to six years, seven months in prison following a brazen home invasion.
Liquor Board Chairman Resigns After DUI Leaving New MGM National Harbor Casino
Caldwell attempted to leverage his position on the commission to get out of his arrest
Son of Soprano’s Star Arrested For Spray-Painting a Swastika on College Dorm
The son of a top star on the hit HBO mob series The Sopranos has been charged with spray-painting a Swastika on the dormitory at Purchase College.
Chinese Embassy Ready to Assist Gambling Tycoon Jack Lam
Mainland China has said it is prepared to offer consular assistance to a local gambling junket magnate Jack Lam following an order for his arrest by Philippine authorities and its President last week.
Gronk a Mobster?
Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowsky may essentially be done for the rest of this season following surgery but we may be seeing plenty more of him during the offseason.
JPMorgan Employee Charged in Stealing $5 Mil From Bank to Pay Off Gambling Debts
A former JPMorgan Chase & Co employee who has been ordered to attend counseling for gambling is facing criminal charges that he engaged in a scheme to defraud the bank out of $5 million in order to pay personal debts.
Reputed Mobster and Brothel Owner Pleads Guilty in Plot to Kill Rival
A Nevada man said to be part of a New Jersey mob family for which HBO’s “The Sopranos” was modeled after has admitted to plotting the death of an organized crime rival.
Ohio Mayor Pleads Guilty to Illegal Gambling, Racketeering
A former longtime northeast Ohio mayor accused of taking bribes in exchange for jobs and running an illegal gambling house has pleaded not guilty to numerous charges.
Lam Still on Lam as Philippines President Takes Aim at Casino Tycoon
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the arrest of Jack Lam, one of Asia's top casino kingpins, on charges of economic sabotage and bribery, according to the country's police chief.
Sordid Lifestyle of Slain Aussie Mobster Revealed by Ex-wife
The ex-wife of slain Aussie mobster Pasquale Barbaro says he would read Bible verses to his children during the day and film naked escorts in the evenings.
Boston Attorney Swindled Thousands From Clients for Drugs, Gambling
Authorities say a Boston attorney swindled tens of thousands of dollars from clients and associates and used the money to lease a Mercedes-Benz and rent an $11,000 penthouse apartment.
Pete Rose Ex-Bookie Found Dead: Was Once Shot in Head
A man found dead in his Ohio apartment last month has been identified as a former bookie for baseball hits leader Pete Rose.
Philippines Gambling Czar on the Lam, Fears Duterte Police Squads
The Philippines Department of Justice has issued a “Be on the Lookout” bulletin for Macau casino tycoon Yin Lok Lam, better known as Jack Lam. The Government has revoked his investor’s visa.
Regulators Look at Possible Impact of Legalized Marijuana on Casino Sector
Gambling regulators in Massachusetts are looking into the possible impact of legalized marijuana on the state’s emerging casino industry.
Holy S*%@ Part 2: Poker Playing Pedophile Priest in Jail on $1 Million Bail
When Father Kevin Gugliotta wasn’t uploading images of little Johnny being fondled, you could find this holy man playing in poker tournaments.... and winning.
Man Shot Over Gambling Debt
A Palm Beach Gardens, Florida man was shot over an apparent gambling debt this week according to CBS 12.
Girlfriend of Slain Australian Mobster Bombarded With Threats, Hitman Speaks Out
Hitman testifies Barbaro offered hefty sum to kill debt collector as slain mobster's girlfriend continues to be tormented by Internet troll