Crime

Former South Greensburg PA Fire Chief Accused of Theft Asks to Be Evaluated for Gambling Disorder

A motion for the evaluation filed by defense attorney Brian Aston indicates Matthew White, 49, needs a forensic evaluation. That motion was approved last week by a judge.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 03/17/2026 - 11:50

Doug Polk Insists He Was Not Involved in Any Money Laundering at Austin Area Poker Club: Begs for Community to Help Out Staff

Community tells Polk to pay them all yourself. "Why don’t you make the unpaid players whole with your own funds and take on the liability if you did nothing wrong?", one person asks.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Tue, 03/17/2026 - 10:40

Orange Country CA Sports Agent Who Alleges He Was Drugged at MGM Casino in Vegas Wins Significant Victory

Evidence showed MGM appears to have violated MGM's Responsible Gaming Practices by knowingly serving alcoholic beverages to a visibly intoxicated patron, and knowingly permitting a visibly intoxicated patron to gamble as case is now heading to trial.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 03/16/2026 - 18:18

Kentucky $167.3M Powerball Winner and Ex-Convict Who Assaulted Police Officer Pleads Guilty

James Farthing, a former convict who won $167.5 million in Kentucky's Power Ball, has plead guilty of assaulting a police officer while celebrating in Florida.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mon, 03/16/2026 - 08:47

Lodge Card Club in Round Rock Austin Texas Finally Issues Official Statement Regarding Raid: No Idea How Long This Process Will Last

The Lodge Card Club, an Austin, Texas area poker club located in Round Rock, has finally issued a statement regarding last week's shocking raid.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 03/15/2026 - 20:07

Poker Pro Wade Townsend Claims Doug Polk's Involvement in Austin Texas Area Card Room Was its Downfall as Money Laundering Probe Underway

In Twitter video, Townsend says that Polk "proceeds to destroy" The Lodge Card Room.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Fri, 03/13/2026 - 18:12

Former Ms. Woman Nevada Pleads Guilty to Scamming Investors as Means to Fund Gambling Lifestyle

Maria Dickerson, also known as “Dulce Pino,” “Maria Dulce Pino Dickerson,” and “Dulce Brubaker,” 49, of Sacramento, is facing up to 20 years behind bars.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Fri, 03/13/2026 - 11:03

Orange Country California 'Bookie to the Athletes' Matt Bowyer Gets Early Release From Prison

Bowyer was the bookie for Japanese-language interpreter and de facto manager of MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 03/12/2026 - 18:11

Top Trending: Texas Poker Room Raid, Doug Kezirian, More

The raid on the Doug Polk co-owned Lodge Card Club and Gambling911.com's Thomas Somach's interview with former ESPN betting expert Doug Kezirian have been seeing significant readership over the last 24 hours.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 03/12/2026 - 16:38

Lodge Card Club in Round Rock Texas Issues Statement Following Shock Raid

The venue is co-owned by poker pro and podcaster Doug Polk.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Thu, 03/12/2026 - 10:58

Authorities Raid Texas Poker Club in Round Rock Co-Owned By Doug Polk

Polk guarantees customers who were at the establishment during the raid and ordered to leave with their chips will be fully refunded.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Wed, 03/11/2026 - 23:32

Hidden Camera Footage Reveals Undercover Agents Infiltrating Florida Casinos Allegedly Tied to Osceola County

The operation, which involved four other defendants, ran a lottery, slot machines and a “gambling house” out of a business known as Fusion Social Club in a tourist-heavy area of Kissimmee, Florida, according to court documents.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 03/11/2026 - 13:30

Jalen Smith Pleads Guilty in NCAA Basketball Point-Shaving Scheme

One of the so-called fixers in a sprawling betting scheme that allegedly raked in millions of dollars off of big bets on rigged NCAA basketball games pleaded guilty Monday.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 03/10/2026 - 19:43

Mickey Mouse Casino T-Shirt Scam Leaves Vegas Conference Crowd Speechless

Group also recognized an incident that occurred at the Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort in Connecticut involving marked pai gow tiles.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mon, 03/09/2026 - 13:44

Young Casino Creep Arrested After Robbing Elderly Woman in Rhode Island

Cody Paigen, 20, of Massachusetts, has been arrested for allegedly robbing an elderly woman at Bally's Twin River Lincoln Casino on January 9, and will be arraigned on Monday.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Sun, 03/08/2026 - 15:11

The Bookie: Inside the High-Stakes World of Sports Betting With Legendary Bookmaker Art Manteris

"The Bookie: Inside the High-Stakes World of Sports Betting―A Legendary Bookmaker's Tale of Gangsters, Celebrities, and the Art of the Game" is now out, and it is a "must read".

Submitted by steve cooper on, Sun, 03/08/2026 - 11:37

These Were the Jacksonville Area Establishments Hit By Last Week's Gambling Raids Across Florida: Most Remain Open

Authorities seized 525 gaming machines and nearly $200,000 in cash over a 48 hour period the end of this past week. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said the number is likely to continue rising as the investigation progresses.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 03/06/2026 - 13:22

Plea Deals Anticipated in NBA Gambling, Mafia Poker Rigging Cases Involving Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier

A trial date was set for Billups in November. A popular sports handicapper is among those charged.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 03/05/2026 - 09:22

Infamous Italian Mobster Nitto Santapaola Dies in Prison at Age 87: Mastermind Behind Murder of Two Judges

Santapaola's criminal activity consisted of drug trafficking, extortion, construction corruption and illegal gambling, including sports betting, underground casinos and card clubs.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 03/04/2026 - 21:28

In Bad Taste: Polymarket Gets Lambasted for Offering Nancy Guthrie Betting Market

Plus Kalshi under fire for Iran strike and Supreme Leader betting markets, including accusations of insider trading.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Wed, 03/04/2026 - 08:06

Chumba Casino Founder Hit With Fresh Set of Drug-Related Allegations

Australian billionaire and founder of some of the biggest names in sweepstakes casinos is now facing a fresh set of drug-related charges following his arrest for domestic abuse last month.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mon, 03/02/2026 - 09:59

Another Massive Gambling Bust in Florida: This One the Biggest Yet

Sports bars, taverns, gas stations and convenience stores were among those raided.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 03/01/2026 - 16:08

Phoenix Police Probe Accusations of Sexual Assault by Ex-Mobster Sammy the Bull

A woman has come forward to claim that a former mobster, Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano, forcibly kissed her, talked about his penis and even threatened her.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 02/26/2026 - 20:18

Former NBA Player Accused in Gambling Case Jontay Porter Joins Seattle SuperHawks

The USBL is being revived after nearly two decades. The reboot is planned to begin play in March 2026 with a season and a lineup of eight new and returning franchises, including the Superhawks.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Thu, 02/26/2026 - 18:19

SCOTUSblog Co-Founder and High Stakes Poker Player Thomas Goldstein Convicted in Tax Evasion Case

A prominent Supreme Court litigator who also published a popular blog about the nation’s highest court was convicted Wednesday of tax evasion and related charges stemming from his secretive lifestyle as an ultra-high-stakes poker player.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Thu, 02/26/2026 - 08:38

Epstein Prop Bets Available for the Clinton Hearings

While all eyes were on Tuesday night's State of the Union Address, many ears will be cupped against the House Oversight Committee's walls Thursday and Friday (February 26 and 27).

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 02/24/2026 - 19:52

Naked Man Arrested in West Virginia Casino Charged With Murder of His Own Father

The victim was shot at least six times in the back and head with a chainsaw found by his feet.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Tue, 02/24/2026 - 13:43

Naked Man Arrested at West Virginia Casino Now May Be Wanted for Murder

Thomas Jeffrey Lawson Jr., 33, of Iaeger, West Virginia is currently incarcerated at the South Central Regional Jail after being charged with indecent exposure for the casino. But things may be getting much worse for him.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 02/22/2026 - 21:55

New Haven Connecticut Former Police Chief Used Funds Set Aside to Pay Confidential Informants to Instead Pay Off Gambling Debts

Connecticut State Police claim the disgraced former police chief wagered a combined $4.46 million in just a one-year period.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sat, 02/21/2026 - 19:00

Galveston Area Mayor Busted for Illegal Gambling Speaks Out

"I have been charged by the State with offenses as a private citizen and business owner. Neither my work as Mayor for the City of Hitchcock nor my work as an administrator for Hitchcock Independent School District has been implicated in these charges."

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Sat, 02/21/2026 - 09:21

Breaking News

Vegas Matt Biopic Coming Soon: Banned From Venetian After Winning $400K Last Month

Filmmaker and comedian Mike Young's "The Chop" is described as a rags-to-riches drama inspired by the true story of Stephen Matt Morrow,, and his path to becoming an advantage slot player and gambling influencer with more than 1.6 million YouTube subscribers.

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