Crime
Berlin Poker Robbers at Large Will be Caught Soon
Police have launched a massive manhunt for two remaining suspects in a brazen Berlin poker robbery. Two individuals are now in custody following the March 6 incident at the Grand Hyatt Hotel duri
Gambling: MGM Partner Said to Have Organized Crime Ties
The MGM Mirage is trying to sever its ties with MGM Grand Macau, claiming that the later's co-owner, Patsy Ho, is "financially dependent on her father, casino magnate Stanley Ho." Addit
Three Suspects Still On Lam in EPT Berlin Poker Robbery
With news Wednesday that two suspects in connection with a brazen poker tournament robbery in Berlin had turned themselves in, the identities of three other individuals still at large have been rel
2nd Berlin Poker Robbery Suspect Captured: Others Named
It's been a terrific day on the Berlin poker robbery capture front as yet another suspect has been taken into custody.
March Madness Office Pools Costs Employers $1.8 Billion
Most work places this week have partaken in the annual ritual of setting up March Madness office pools while the more savvy employee uses his or her Web-enabled phone to
Berlin Poker Robbery Suspect Surrenders to Police
One of those suspected in a brazen Berlin poker tournament robbery on March 6 has surrendered to police.
Bracket Pools for March Madness Could Be Illegal
Reported by: Lindsey Ashcraft, My Fox 34 Lubbock, Texas
Extra Security in Place for European Poker Tour
Austrian police have announced they will take special security precautions in light of what transpired earlier this month in Berlin when bandits robbed an in progress poker tournament, the European
Man Sentenced for Bilking $7M From Casinos
SAN DIEGO (Associated Press) -- A San Diego man who led a card-cheating ring that bilked dozens of casinos out of $7 million was sentenced Monday to nearly six years in federal prison.
Phuong Quoc Truong has acknowledged leading the ring, known as the "Tran Organization," that targeted 27 casinos across the country, including three American Indian casinos near San Diego. The operation began in 2002.
Gang-Related Shooting Injures 2 in Cali Casino
Authorities have arrested the alleged gunman in the gang-related shooting of two teenagers at an Amador County casino.
Berlin Poker Robbery Suspect Released
Berlin police have released a suspect they believed to have been involved in a much publicized poker robbery last Saturday. They initially believed he and three other men stormed the European Pok
Man Attacks at Australia Casino: More Online Gambling News
A man has been questioned by police after a bouncer was allegedly head-butted at Burswood Casino in the early hours of yesterday morning.
Man Will Face Life Sentence for Botched Poker Robbery
A San Antonio man was sentence to life in prison after jurors found him guilty for his participation in a botched poker tournament robbery.
Berlin Television Appeal to Catch Poker Robbers
A television appeal was launched in an effort to find four robbers who made off with close to a quarter million euros this past Saturday during a brazen afternoon robbery at the Grand Hyatt Hotel i
Stateside Bookies, Costa Rica Business Indicted
A federal indictment unsealed today charged four men and two companies with running an illegal gambling business that attracted about $3.6 million in bets over three years.
Gerlarmo Cammisano, 56, James J. Moretina, 60, James L. Dicapo, 57, and Michael J. Lombardo, 54, each were charged with violations of federal gambling laws in the 23-count indictment returned Tuesday in Kansas City.
Newest Poker Millionaire on CBS Morning Show Recalls Heist
Speaking on CBS Early Show, European Poker Tour Berlin million dollar winner, Kevin MacPhee discussed what transpired during a brazen armed robbery at the event last Saturday afternoon.
"We heard some screaming and yelling and we weren't sure what was really going on," MacPhee told Early Show co-anchor Maggie Rodriguez. "There was a lot of panic and the TV stage started to collapse. When that started to happen, all of the players got up out of their seats to see what was happening."
Berlin Poker Robbery Becomes International Story
Chances are the EPT Berlin Poker event would have been forgotten by all but the most hardcore of poker fans. A brazen robbery Saturday afternoon while cameras were rolling has ensured the Europea
Ben Roethlisberger's Sexual Assault: Odds makers Back Off For Now
Ben Roethlisberger's latest predicament has oddsmakers wondering what can and cannot be considered in "bad taste" when it comes to a "bad boy" athlete. This is the second time
Berlin Poker Robbery an Inside Job?
Berlin police confirmed Tuesday they were looking for a 5th suspect in a daytime robbery that occurred at the Grand Hyatt Hotel during filming of the European Poker Tour. Police believ
Hand Grenade Thrown at Home of Intralot CEO
This past weekend marked an uptick in crime aimed at the gambling sector. First, a brazen robbery took place during an international poker tournament in Berlin on Saturday (most of which was caug
Berlin Poker Robbers Stupid Amateurs
Berlin police are calling the four armed bandits who held up a poker tournament Saturday "Stupid Amateurs". The crime took place at the Grand Hyatt Hotel while filming the European Poke
Berlin Poker Heist: Violent Crime Rare in Germany
After the EPT Berlin poker tournament robbery that occurred on Saturday in broad daylight (and during filming no less), the first thing popping into everyone's mind was how dangerous a city is Berl
Jagajeet Chiba: Poker Tournament Robberies a New Trend
When gun wielding bandits entered a popular poker tournament in Berlin during the Saturday afternoon hours, some of us were not exactly surprised.
I along with Gambling911.com have been reporting on various poker tournament robberies that have transpired throughout the United States in recent months. They appear to be escalating in violence and, by the looks of things Saturday, these robbers are becoming more and more gutsy.
To think they would hold up a tournament while the event was being filmed.
Berlin Poker Robbery Suspects Still On The Run
It was a brazen daylight robbery at approximately 2 pm local time Saturday and it was all caught on tape. The heist took place at the EPT Berlin Poker Tournament, sponsored by PokerStars.com. I
EPT Berlin: Kevin MacPhee Wins €1m Following Armed Robbery
The EPT Berlin will not be remembered so much for Kevin MacPhee's €1m win as it will be for the brazen armed robbery that unfolded while cameras were rolling on Saturday.
Armed Thieves Raid EPT Berlin Poker Tournament
The EPT Berlin poker tournament was left rattled Saturday following a brazen armed robbery that had players hiding under tables at the city's Grand Hyatt Hotel. Some 800,000 euros was taken from
Feds Investigate Naples Man With Ties to Online Poker
Allegations outlined in a 39-page complaint filed in U.S.
Alvin Robertson Charged With Child Sex Trafficking
A former NBA player, Alvin Robertson, has been charged with child sex trafficking after his alleged involvement in kidnapping a minor for illegal sexual transactions.
Granny Poker Game Broken Up in Idaho
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) - The odds were stacked against retirees at the Twin Falls Senior Center earlier this month when police arrived to break up a long-running poker game after receiving an anony
Fifth Man Pleads Guilty in Internet Gambling Investigation
By MARK MORRIS
The Kansas City Star
