Crime
Man Arrested After Holding Up Poker Player at Gunpoint
Poker players furious at management for keeping robbery quiet.
Man Charged With Running Online Sportsbook, Prostitution Ring
A West Palm Beach man has pleaded guilty to operating an illegal sports gambling business, conspiring to commit money laundering, using a facility of interstate commerce to carry on prostitution activities, and tax evasion.
MGM Wants 'Crazy Eddie' Nephew Case Thrown Out
In court papers, MGM says Sam Antar, a twice-jailed “fraudster” who repeatedly victimized friends, relatives and strangers, is engaging in “his latest scheme” by falsely accusing MGM of wrongdoing.
What Are the Odds of Cameras in the Court for Trump's Classified Document Trial?
Federal courts do not currently allow cameras in the courtroom. That has the potential to change.
Bet on When the Trump Federal Trial Will Take Place
Remarkably, there are some legal experts who believe the trial could take place as early as November of THIS year. We are also learning that there will be no mug shot taken in Tuesday's arraignment at a Miami federal court house.
Trump the 'Target' of Current Investigation? Latest Odds June 8
The US Justice Department moved closer Wednesday toward a possible indictment of former President Donald Trump in aa classified documents investigation.
Binance Under Fire for Celebrity Spending Spree, All While "Funneling" Customer Funds?
Jordan Atkins of CoinGeek warns that other exchanges could soon be in hot water for listing coins the SEC frowns upon.
Organized Crime Figure Who Threatened Priest Shot Dead
Efforts to carve out his own space in the field of gambling and extortion led to a clash with members of the powerful Rizzuto crime family.
21-Year-Old Charged With First-Degree Murder in Seattle Area Casino Shootings
Intended target was a security guard at the casino who just got released from prison for participating in a 2019 robbery along side the shooter.
Trump Indictment Watch as Lawyers Meet With DOJ, Latest Odds
Special counsel Jack Smith has been investigating Trump after documents with classified markings from his White House tenure were uncovered at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, in August of last year. It now appears the probe may be coming to a close.
What the Hell Happened to SportsbookReview?
SportsBookReview was easily over the last decade plus Gambling911.com's top competitor. Not only did they provide a loyal and active industry posting forum, SBR enjoyed a massive search presence, especially when it came to forum topics.
van Der Sloot Beaten Badly in Peruvian Prison
van der Sloot is set to be extradited to the U.S. on extortion and wire fraud charges stemming from an accusation that he tried to profit from his connection to the Natalie Holloway case.
Judge Rules Taking Bets From Grey Market No Big Deal
New York federal district court judge Paul A. Engelmayer has ruled that it is fine for an online sportsbook to take bets from so-called "grey areas" just as long as the business discloses they did so and that information is accurate.
Former State Trooper Who Tipped Off Illegal Sports Betting Ring Pleads Guilty
Seven individuals were charged in January for their role in running the business. It is alleged to have taken in millions of dollars over a multi-year period as part of a 48-page complaint.
Law Enforcement Detail Sportsbook Customer Account Hackings
The defendant had at least three co-conspirators with 30 of the compromised betting accounts are located within the Southern District of New York.
Joran van der Sloot to be Extradited to US: Served Time for Killing Girl He Met at Casino
van der Sloot was widely believed to go by the online poker handle of AANOTILTKK.
Iowa Hawkeyes, ISU Cyclones Betting Probe Underway: More Than Just Baseball
26 current student-athletes from baseball, football, men’s basketball, men’s track and field, and men's wrestling, as well as one full-time employee of the UI Department of Athletics are under investigation by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.
Poker Pro Cyndy Violette's Daughter is Missing
The beloved poker pro and vegan restaurateur is pleading for help in locating her adult daughter, who has been missing since Saturday.
Spanky Interviews Machine Learning Enthusiast Oli Gibbons, ‘Ndrangheta Crime Leader Arrested
Plus the affiliate abuse of media outlets and news aggregators continues.
Gambling911 World Exclusive: Las Vegas Agent and Poker Pro Steve Prentky AKA Steve Penny Dead
Penny had been on life support for more than a week and plug was finally pulled early Thursday morning.
Crazed BetFred Customer Goes on Rampage
Plus no prison time for Ryuk ransomware gang broker after guilty plea
$3.4 Billion in Stolen Bitcoin Hidden Inside a Cheetos Popcorn Tin
Justice Dept finally sentenced man over ten years later. Plus Workshop: Accounting & Mapping Transactions On-chain | The Bitcoin Master Classes
Gambling Case Against Hells Angels Fell Apart But Fight on to Keep $40M in Seized Assets
One of the original targets of the police investigation has since been murdered and there was an attempted murder of another. And now $270,000 has mysteriously ended up in someone's bedroom.
Cashapp Founder Murder Tied to Relationship With Suspect's Sister?
Police announced the arrest of fellow tech exec Nina Momeni in Emeryville, CA, outside of San Francisco. He is described in media as founder of Expand IT and Berkeley graduate. Cash App was a popular payment solution use in the online casino space.
PrizePicks Making its Mark, Joins Forces With the Braves
Plus sheriff's deputy widow stole $529,165 from county to gamble, cavort with Mickey Mouse: Husband shot her, killed son, self.
Poker Ace Wins Against ChatGPT, FTX ‘Hubris, Incompetence and Greed’
Plus Bradley Beal talks fan incident over gambling in Orlando: ‘Nobody wants to lose money’.
Ohio Gift Cards for Sports Betting, Ex-State Trooper Gets Probation for Gambling, Prostitution Ring
Plus sports betting records shattered in New York during month of March.
Fraudster Loses $3.5 million of Victim's Money Gambling, Casino Subpoenaed
A Canadian businessman says he loaned an individual $3.5 million but that the man ultimately gambled away the money at a Las Vegas casino.
The IPv6 Killer App and All About Scaling
Plus crypto crime hits new highs in 2023 and Paxful collapses.
Trump Will Not Serve Any Jail Time According to Oddsmakers, Bettors
Those odds are based on gambling action and an overwhelming number of customers feel Trump will stay free at -2500.