Crime
Bookies Behaving Badly, Part 13: The Curious Case of the Clueless Culosi
Police say Dr. Salvatore J. "Sal" Culosi Jr. was a bookie behaving badly. Behaving so badly, in fact, that they shot him dead.
President-Elect Trump Meets With Man Who Brought Down Online Poker in US
Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara indicted executives of three online poker rooms in April 2011
Paddy Power Prosecuted but Spared Criminal Convictions
Ireland’s biggest bookmaker appeared in court in recent days charged along with four other companies for violating anti-spam regulations.
Four Men Charged With Execution of Mobster Pasquale Barbaro
Following the arrests of nine individuals on Tuesday, four have been charged directly with the execution of mobster Pasquale Barbaro on a Sydney, Australia street just over two weeks ago.
Bookies Behaving Badly Part 12: How a Blackjack Pro Took Down a Drug, Gambling Empire
Gambling911.com has some excerpts from this week’s Rolling Stone magazine’s powerful piece on a gambler, Robert J. Cipriani, who helped take down an alleged crime boss.
Arrests Made Across Australia Amidst Probe of Pasquale Barbaro Murder
Arrests as part of massive raid with charges including murder, Mobster gunned down outside his car two weeks ago.
Former PokerStars Employee Avoids Prison Time
A former employee of online gambling company PokerStars pleading guilty Monday in connection with a long-running U.S. criminal case
Pokemon Go Game Linked to 105 Crimes Including Robberies, Sex Offenses
Stats collected over just a one-month period included 6 sexual offenses, 3 drug crimes and 37 robberies
Philippines Detains Thousands as Part of Crackdown on Internet Gambling
China is concerned over the Philippines' detention of more than a thousand Chinese nationals during a crackdown on online gambling, the Foreign Ministry said on Monday, in what could be a strain for ties that have warmed in recent months.
‘I Loved Him but I Didn’t Like Him,’ Mother of Slain Mobster Says After Modest Funeral
“He was a lost soul and probably did most of the things reported, but I will always love him,” his mother told the press this week.
Holy S*$% Part I: Monsignor Kevin McAuliffe Siphoned Off $650K From Prayer Funds
There may be a reason why many of the world’s faiths frown upon gambling. In this new series, Gambling911.com examines the often ungodly relationship between the church and gambling activities.
OK Sheriffs Embroiled in Embezzlement, Sexual Assault and Illegal Gambling
This year, at least five Oklahoma sheriffs have found themselves crossways with the law, but they are not unique.
Gambling Addiction Drove These Deadly Women to Kill
A cold-blooded aunt whose niece helped kill her husband with the promise of payment for a sex change. A mother and daughter trade a family member for money.
How This Town Became a Hub for Poker and Porn
This town lost a countless number of jobs, was in need of a new industry and in recent years got one………. porn and poker.
Three Crown Casino Employees to Face Formal Charges in China
China has indicated to Australia that it will prosecute three Australian employees of a casino operator over suspected gambling crimes, the Australian foreign ministry said Tuesday.
Goon Bites Off Gambling Protester’s Ear
A group of gamblers brutally attacked a 28-year-old youth after he protested their activities. One of the members of the gang ultimately bit off the young man’s ear.
Mobster Lukey DiMatteo Sentenced to 5 Years for $100K Shakedown of Tattoo Parlor
A Colombo mobster has been sentenced to five years prison time for a $100,000 shakedown of a Brooklyn tattoo parlor.
Murdered Mobster Pasquale Barbaro: The Brawl and the Hot Portuguese Girlfriend
Police still searching for men who executed mobster outside of Sydney Monday night in hail of bullets as Barbaro's hot girlfriend emerges from the bloodshed with hot spread - see sexy layout
Bookies Behaving Badly Part 11: Wu Done It? Forensic Files and The Greek
Bookies Behaving Badly is back! This enormously popular series kicks off the new season with “Wu Done It? Forensic Files and The Greek”.
New Police Taskforce Established to Tackle Underworld Crime Networks in Australia
Following the execution style death of organized crime figure Pasquale Barbaro Monday night near Sydney, Australia, a new police task force has been placed in charge of targeting underworld criminal activity.
Montreal Mafia: Defense Attorney Gerardo Nicolo Attempted to Bribe Officers
The Montreal Gazette report on what it calls the “bar of gold” to “fool’s gold” and the downfall of Mob defense attorney Gerardo Nicolo, 48.
Names of Those Indicted in Rhode Island Gambling Case Released
The names of some 20 individuals indicted as part of a grand jury case tied to illegal gambling in Rhode Island have been released.
Chilling Last Words of Gunned Down Mobster: 'Open the f***ing door'
“Open the f***ing door” were the last words uttered by mobster Pasquale Barbaro before being gunned down Monday night just outside of Sydney Australia.
Man Who Beat Girlfriend at Casino Sues Over Excessive Drinks
A Pennsylvania man imprisoned for four years after beating his girlfriend at the Sands Bethlehem Casino is now suing the establishment claiming they served him too many free drinks.
20 Indicted for Running Illegal Multimillion Dollar Sports Betting Ring
Authorities in Rhode Island say 20 people have been indicted by a grand jury on charges connected to an organized multimillion dollar criminal gambling conspiracy.
Casino Video of Slain Pasquale Barbaro Appears in Court Trial Just Hours After Murder
Casino video footage featuring Pasquale Barbaro speaking with Brothers 4 Life boss played in court as evidence of a murder trial just hours after Barbaro’s execution west of Sydney Monday night.
Kansas City Chiefs Odds Alert: Father of James Winchester Shot Dead at Airport
The father of Kansas City Chiefs long snapper James Winchester was shot dead at Oklahoma City Will Rogers Airport Tuesday. He was a Southwest Airlines employee.
Slain ‘Informant’ Mobster Had ‘Lots of Enemies’, Wore Bulletproof Vest on Streets
Victim, Pasquale Barbaro, had previous survived being shot six times last year
Police Hunt Down Robber Involved in Vegas Casino Heist
Authorities are looking for a robber who wore a stocking-type mask and displayed a handgun during a heist last week at the Tuscany casino.
Australian Crime Figure Shot Dead
A member Australia’s Barbaro crime family was found shot to death near his car on a Sydney street Monday night.
