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Man Who Left Casino, Robbed Bank, Then Returned to Gamble Gets Sentenced

Man Who Left Casino to Go Rob Bank Then Returned to Gamble Gets Sentenced

Drug addicted gambler was sentenced to 18 years in prison

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/03/2017

Bodog Founder Calvin Ayre Backs Bitcoin Founder to Patent Technology

Bodog Founder Calvin Ayre Backs Bitcoin Founder to Patent Technology

The two have filed 63 blockchain-related patents last year and 27 this year

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/02/2017

Wichita Eagle Files Motion in Wiretapping Probe of Local Poker Pro

The Wichita Eagle has filed a federal court motion requesting information on the FBI wiretapping of local city businessmen including a big name poker pro.

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/01/2017

Feds Seek Pension of Former NFL Player Reggie Rucker Related to Gambling Theft

Feds Seek Pension of Former NFL Player Reggie Rucker Related to Gambling Theft

Federal prosecutors say former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Reggie Rucker owes more than $110,000 for stealing from two charities,

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/01/2017

Mob Boss Sentenced in Online Gambling Case: Once Threatened to Shoot Reporter

Mob Boss Sentenced in Online Gambling Case: Once Threatened to Shoot Reporter

Femia was already serving time in prison for operating an online poker network

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/28/2017

Slain Brother of North Korean Leader Spent Years in Exile Gambling and Drinking

Slain Brother of North Korean Leader Spent Years in Exile Gambling and Drinking

It wasn't what you'd expect of a man once tipped to be the next dictator of North Korea.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/28/2017

Absolute Poker Founder Returns to US to Face Charges

Absolute Poker Founder Returns to US to Face Charges

On the lam since April 2011, Absolute Poker founder Tom Scott has finally turned himself in to US authorities last week.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/27/2017

Man Who Robbed Elderly Woman of $400 at Casino Caught on Video

Man allegedly swiped woman's casino credits while she was looking away.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/26/2017

Nerve Agent Found on Slain North Korean Leader’s Brother on Way to Gamble in Macau

Nerve Agent Found on Slain North Korean Leader’s Brother on Way to Gamble in Macau

VX nerve agent, a chemical the United Nations classifies as a weapon of mass destruction, was used to kill the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/24/2017

eBay Removes Trump Taj Mahal Sign Amidst Law Enforcement Probe

eBay Removes Trump Taj Mahal Sign Amidst Law Enforcement Probe

Online auction had already yielded $7500

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/22/2017

Suspects in N. Korean Slaying Coated Their Hands With Poison

Suspects in N. Korean Slaying Coated Their Hands With Poison

The women suspected of fatally poisoning the half brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un were reportedly trained to coat their hands with toxic chemicals then wipe them on Kim Jong Nam’s face. 

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/22/2017

Former Fed on Probe of Wichita Poker Pro: ‘Timing of Letters Unusual’

Former Fed on Probe of Wichita Poker Pro: ‘Timing of Letters Unusual’

“Normally those types of notifications are made or affected after the indictment rather than before,” former agent says.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/22/2017

Yes Sweden Has a Crime Problem – Poker Community Knows All Too Well

Yes Sweden Has a Crime Problem – Poker Community Knows All Too Well

Sweden in world spotlight following US President Donald Trump’s weekend comments

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/20/2017

CCTV Footage Shows Deadly Assault of North Korea Leader’s Gambling Loving Bro

CCTV Footage Shows Deadly Assault of North Korea Leader’s Gambling Loving Bro

CCTV footage purportedly showing the deadly assault in Malaysia on the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un by a woman - WATCH IT HERE

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/19/2017

Portland Police Officer Fired for Making Threats while Armed During Poker Game

Portland Police Officer Fired for Making Threats while Armed During Poker Game

A newly released report on investigations into misconduct by Portland police says an officer resigned under threat of firing for driving drunk in a patrol car while on duty to answer a call.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/18/2017

Leniency Considered for Mobster Convicted in Genovese Social Club Case

Leniency Considered for Mobster Convicted in Genovese Social Club Case

A Brooklyn federal judge is considering allowing a convicted mobster-turned-model prisoner an early release.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/17/2017

Assassin of North Korean Leader Brother Thought She was Part of Comedy Show

Assassin of North Korean Leader Brother Thought She was Part of Comedy Show

Woman claims she thought she was taking part in comedy show Just for Laughs

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/17/2017

Wichita Witch Hunt? More Names Surface in Poker, Casino Probe

Wichita Witch Hunt?  More Names Surface in Poker, Casino Probe

Two other Wichita, Kansas men’s names have been revealed as part of a US Justice Department probe where information thus far has been scarce.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/16/2017

What’s Going on in Kansas? Federal Probe of Poker Player Leads to Wire Tap of Governor

What’s Going on in Kansas? Federal Probe of Poker Player Leads to Wire Tap of Governor

Not since the Wizard of Oz has there been this much excitement in the state of Kansas: Wiretaps of government officials, more

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/15/2017

Kansas Governor Confirms His Calls Intercepted: Ties to Local Poker Pro?

Kansas Governor Confirms His Calls Intercepted: Ties to Local Poker Pro?

Kansas Governor confirms his calls intercepted and received similar letter where local poker pro is subject of investigation

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/15/2017

Fight at Newly Opened Casino Over Sexual Foursome Leads to Arrests

A fight over how many people should partake in a sexual romp resulted in the arrest of a Massachusetts casino at the newly opened Rivers Casino and Resort in Upstate New York.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/15/2017

Woman Arrested in Airport Slaying of North Korean Leader’s Macau-Bound Brother

Woman Arrested in Airport Slaying of North Korean Leader’s Macau-Bound Brother

Two female assassins believed to have pulled off murder at busy airport

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/15/2017

North Korean Leader’s Brother Slain at Airport: Was Heading to Macau to Gamble

North Korean Leader’s Brother Slain at Airport: Was Heading to Macau to Gamble

The half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was assassinated at a Kuala Lumpur airport

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/14/2017

Wichita Businessman, Poker Pro Brandon Steven Subject of Federal Probe

Wichita Businessman, Poker Pro Brandon Steven Subject of Federal Probe

FBI and US Department of Justice mum on subject of investigation

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/14/2017

Celeb Costa Rica Gambling Ring Members Fear They’ve Been Caught in Mob Wiretaps

Celeb Costa Rica Gambling Ring Members Fear They’ve Been Caught in Mob Wiretaps

Celebs the likes of James Caan, Tony Danza, Regis Philbin and more fear they were on wiretaps placing illegal bets

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/14/2017

2nd Man Arrested in Double Shooting at Casino

2nd Man Arrested in Double Shooting at Casino

Police have arrested a second individual the believe is responsible for shooting two victims at a popular casino.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/13/2017

Poker Player Turned Pimp Faces Trial, Girlfriend Enters Guilty Plea

Poker Player Turned Pimp Faces Trial, Girlfriend Enters Plea Deal

Woman said her poker player “pimp’ regularly threatened her and demanded she make a certain amount of money per day

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/12/2017

Cricket Match Fixing Bookie Identified Following Suspension of Key Players

Cricket Match Fixing Bookie Identified Following Suspension of Key Players

Bookie is alleged to have met with batsmen Khalid Latif and Sharjeel Khan

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/12/2017

Bookie Attacks on Rise as Frustrated Gamblers Lose £100 Every 20 seconds

The attack on bookies is on the rise and only getting more violent.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/12/2017

Dramatic Police Chase Ends at Maryland Live Casino: Was Case of Mistaken Identity

Dramatic Police Chase Ends at Maryland Live Casino: Was Case of Mistaken Identity

A man chased through two Maryland counties was not involved in a carjacking and shooting that led to his arrest Saturday at the Maryland Live! Casino.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/11/2017

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