Crime
Lawyer Sentenced to Prison for Trying to Kill Sports Handicapper
A lawyer who tried to kill a noted sports handicapper three times has been sentenced to prison, Gambling 911 can exclusively report.
What Killed the Mob in Western New York?
The Buffalo News features a story this weekend on whatever became of Western New York State’s crime families.
79-Year-Old Woman Embezzled Over $1.2 Million for Gambling
Police say a 79-year-old Omaha woman embezzled more than $1.2 million from her employer and blew it gambling at casinos.
Ring Leader in Dafabet.com Online Gambling Case Sentenced
Defendant sentenced to just under 15 months but most of that was already time served.
Woman Leaves Infant in Running Car While She Gambles Inside Casino
Baby was left in running unlocked vehicle for over an hour
Fugitive Mobster Detained Following Facebook Posting
An Italian mobster wanted for nearly 20 years was put behind bars Saturday after being tracked down via Facebook.
Black Friday US Attorney Who Took Down Full Tilt Poker Ousted
Preet Bharara among 46 US Attorneys asked to leave Friday evening.
21 Charged in Vegas Casino Money Laundering Scheme
Defendants used counterfeit cards and stolen credit card numbers and the services of employees from high end Brazilian steak houses
New Charges Leveled Against Mayor Accused of Hosting Underage Strip Poker Game
The former mayor of Stockton, California, pleaded not guilty to embezzlement, grand theft and money laundering on Monday
Poker Celeb Danny Masterson Denies Sexual Assault Claims
Hollywood actor and poker celebrity Danny Masterson has denied sexual assault allegations lodged against him by three women.
Sentencing Delayed for Man Who Tried to Kill Handicapper
Victim tells G911 he’s obtained “Dirty Harry” gun for protection
Celebrity Poker Player Danny Masterson Investigated Over Alleged Sexual Assaults
Three females have come foward claiming the actor sexually assaulted them.
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.
