Crime
Standoff at Oakland Gambling Den: Several Arrests
The Oakland police arrested several people early Wednesday following an intense standoff at a warehouse said to house several illegal slot machines.
‘Degenerate Gambler’ Busted in 15 Mil Cross-Country Pot Ring
An elderly Gambino family captain was among those busted for running a $15 million cross-country pot-distribution operation, prosecutors announced Tuesday.
Mentally Ill Man Who Dragged Woman Around Bookie Shop Gets Suspended Sentence
A man with physical and mental issues who dragged a woman around a bookmaking shop by her coat has received a suspended prison sentence.
Fox News ‘Terrorism Expert’ Lied About Being in CIA: Was Actually a Bookie
A regular on Fox News since 2002, Wayne Simmons was sentenced to 33 months in prison Friday for lying about being in the CIA and frequently appearing on that channel under the guise of a “terrorism expert”.
Feds and Historians Got It Wrong About Jimmy Hoffa Death
Teamster boss Jimmy Hoffa was killed by Detroit mobsters 41 years ago, not those from Philadelphia and New Jersey as previously thought.
Many Sought Refuge in Nice Casinos During Latest Terrorist Attack
The driver of a heavy truck plowed into a crowd watching Bastille Day fireworks in the French Riviera city of Nice late on Thursday, officials said.
Thieves Caught on Video Stealing Safe From Paddy Power Bookie Shop
A group of thieves dressed in black were seen using a wooden plank to load a safe stolen from a Paddy Power shop into a black van.
Bengals Rookie Held Up During Poker Game at Super 8 Motel
Cincinnati Bengals rookie cornerback Corey Tindal was held up during a poker game this past Monday night at a Huntington, West Virginia Super 8 Motel.
Five Indicted for Running New York City Sports Betting Ring
The Queens DA office has announced the indictment of five individuals charged with enterprise corruption – a violation of the New York State Organized Crime Control Act – and 1st Degree Promotion of Gambling.
Five Year Old Girl Ran Messages to Italy’s Top Mafia Boss
A five-year-old girl was utilized to run secret messages (handwritten notes known as “pizzini”) for Italy’s most wanted and – at the time of his disappearance - most powerful mob boss, Matteo Messina Denaro.
63 Page Forfeiture Request Submitted in Legends Sports Case
US Attorney Mark A. Yancey submitted a 63 page forfeiture request last week against Legends Sports founder Bartice “Luke” King and six other individuals as well as the business itself.
Parrot Witness to Murder – ‘Don’t F***ing Shoot Me’: Gambling Addiction Center Stage
Glenna Duram of West Michigan appeared in court Thursday accused of killing her husband just over a year ago.
Firm Raided as Part of Illegal Binary Option Biz Founded by Suspect in Match Fixing Case
One of the companies tied to an illegal Romanian binary options ring, YouTradeFX, is related to the Israeli company USG Capital, the Times of Israel reported on Saturday.
John Gotti Grandson Nabbed by Police for Possessing Pain Killers, Steroids
The grandson of the late Gambino crime family boss John Gotti was arrested Friday in Howard Beach, Queens for possession of pain killers and steroids.
Illegal CA Online Gambling Site Took in More Than $1 Billion in Bets in One Season
Four California and New York men have been taken into custody and charged with running an elaborate online gambling enterprise that prosecutors say took in over $1 billion in bets during a single football season.
Granny Invoking Problem Gambler Diversion Law in Theft Case
A Las Vegas granny says her theft of $500K from the plumbing company where she worked as a bookkeeper has invoked a little-used law Nevada state law to be placed in a court diversion and restitution program.
Mobster Arrested for Role in Murder of South Boston Club Owner
The FBI has arrested a long time capo in the Patriarca crime family for his alleged role in the 1993 murder of a South Boston nightclub owner whose body was recently found buried behind a mill building in Providence, Rhode Island.
Ho Ho Ho-rrendous: Bonanno Capo Gets 2 Years Jail for Attending Mob Xmas Party
A Bonanno Crime family capo imprisoned for a 2004 stabbing will receive another two years behind bars due to a “brazen disregard” of Court orders.
‘Maniac’ Who Sexually Mutilated Woman Working at Bookie Shop Sentenced
An unemployed drifter and gambling addict, Vijay Singh, has been sentenced to life for the brutal rape of a 22-year-old cashier at a British bookmaking shop. The female victim has not been identified in the press due to the nature of the crime.
Lawyer for Jerry Sandusky Charged With Attempted Tax Evasion: Used Money for Gambling
A lawyer who represented former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky at his child sex abuse trial faces new tax-related charges.
Man in Sports Handicapper Extortion Case Indicted for Threatening Businessman
A Florida man accused for sticking a head to a Fond du Lac, Wisconsin liquor magnate has been indicted on three felony charges this week.
Albany GA Bookies Follow Local Gambling Case With Interest
A high profile Albany Georgia illegal gambling case has many local bookies cringing. Criminal charges against Albany businessman Bob Brooks are being sought.
BetFred to Pay £800,000 After Failing to Comply With Anti-Money Laundering Rules
British bookmaker BetFred will be required to pay £800,000 following an investigation whereby it was determined the business failed to comply with the UK Gambling Commission’s anti-money laundering and social responsibilities.
Shanghai Airport Blast Culprit was Indebted Gambler, Say Police
The man responsible for a weekend blast at Shanghai's Pudong International Airport that injured five people, including himself, was an indebted gambler who warned on Chinese social media that he intended to kill, police said on Monday.
Remains Found in Providence Those of Mobbed Up Nightclub Owner Missing Since ‘93
DNA has concluded the remains found behind a Providence, RI mill are those of a nightclub owner missing since 1993.
A University Taken Over By Prostitutes and Gamblers: Where in the World?
Professor and Vice Chancellor Chigozie Asiabaka has expressed shock after learning that the university he helps oversee is being overrun by prostitutes and gambling entities.
Gambling Addict Charged With Killing Bartender, Setting Bar on Fire
A northern Wisconsin man has been charged in the stabbing death of a bartender, then setting said tavern ablaze.
Poker Pro Tied to Full Tilt Poker Ponzi Scheme Re-emerges at WSOP
Disgraced poker pro Chris “Jesus” Ferguson has made his first public appearance since being implicated as part of a ponzi scheme tied to Full Tilt Poker.
Ohio Mayor Under Investigation After Wife Facing 20 Years in Gambling Case
The wife of Lancaster, Ohio Mayor Brian Kuhn is facing up to 20 years prison time after entering a guilty plea on Monday to 11 felony counts, and now it has been revealed that the Mayor himself is under investigation.
Phil Mickelson’s Nightmare Continues: Gambling Connection Sentenced for Money Laundering
A California man was sentenced Monday to 12 months and one day in prison for transferring nearly $3 million of pro golfer Phil Mickelson’s money to "an illegal offshore gambling operation."
