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

Drug addicted gambler was sentenced to 18 years in prison
Bodog Founder Calvin Ayre Backs Bitcoin Founder to Patent Technology

The two have filed 63 blockchain-related patents last year and 27 this year
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.
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,
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
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.
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.
Man Who Robbed Elderly Woman of $400 at Casino Caught on Video

Man allegedly swiped woman's casino credits while she was looking away.
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
eBay Removes Trump Taj Mahal Sign Amidst Law Enforcement Probe

Online auction had already yielded $7500
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.
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.
Yes Sweden Has a Crime Problem – Poker Community Knows All Too Well

Sweden in world spotlight following US President Donald Trump’s weekend comments
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
Wichita Businessman, Poker Pro Brandon Steven Subject of Federal Probe

FBI and US Department of Justice mum on subject of investigation
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
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.
Poker Player Turned Pimp Faces Trial, Girlfriend Enters Guilty Plea

Woman said her poker player “pimp’ regularly threatened her and demanded she make a certain amount of money per day
Cricket Match Fixing Bookie Identified Following Suspension of Key Players

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