Crime
Feds: WFAN host Ran Ticket Ponzi Scheme to Pay Gambling Debts
A popular radio host is accused of running a ponzi scheme involving ticket sale fraud all in an effort to help pay off gambling debts.
Police Arrest Man Accused of Attacking Woman in Casino
NYC police have arrested a man for a vicious attack in Queens that took place in mid-August.
‘Pregnant Cat Loving’ Bronx Mobster Orders Cohorts to Bust Panhandler’s Knees
It may sound horrible but residents of a Bronx neighborhood have praised a mobster who ordered a local panhandler’s knees be broken. Say what?
Woman Shoots Man Dead at Casino After Attempted Armed Robbery
A suspect in an attempted robbery of an armored car in front the Hon-Dah Casino outside of Phoenix, Arizona was shot dead.
Priest Uploaded Child Porn to ‘Get Revenge on God’ for Poker Losses
Kevin Gugliotta, 55, initially charged with 40 counts of child porn
Vegas Officer Arraigned for Manslaughter in Chokehold Death
A suspended police officer has been arraigned on a manslaughter charge in the chokehold death last May of an unarmed man he chased out of a Las Vegas Strip casino.
‘Operation Shark Bait’: Gambino-Tied Bookie Pleads Guilty to a Usury Charge
Joseph Tommasino, 52, of Staten Island, New York, has plead guilty to a usury charge.
Deputy Gets 15 Months for Extortion in Illegal Gambling Case
A former sheriff’s deputy in West Texas must serve 15 months in prison for extorting money from illegal gambling operations and tipping the businesses off to investigations.
Attorney Who Tried to Kill Handicapper Violates Parole, May Go Back to Prison
In another Gambling911.com World Exclusive, intrepid reporter Thomas Somach learns enraged neighbor still wants a piece of capper
Hammer-Wielding Gambling Addict Goes on Rampage at Bookmakers
“I’m sick of losing money!” the distressed gambler shouted while destroying the fixed odds terminals.
Gambling Addicted Newspaper Publisher Arrested in Matter Tied to Mobster Bagel Shop ‘Sex Assault’
Publisher tried to intimidate the father of accuser
Lawmaker Pleads Guilty in Case Linked to Illegal Gambling
A lawmaker accused of using his political influence to benefit an illegal gambling ring pleaded guilty Tuesday to two misdemeanor charges.
Crown Casino Boss to be Released From Chinese Prison
Crown Resorts’ head of VIP operations, Jason O’Connor, was set to be released from a Shanghai, China prison following a 10-month sentence for promotion of gambling.
Stabbing at Vegas Strip Casino Leaves One Man in Critical Condition
A transient man has been taken into custody after stabbing a security guard on the casino floor at the Las Vegas Strip Palazzo Casino.
Casino, Soccer Team Sanction by US for Alleged Ties to Drug Trafficking
Legendary Mexican soccer player Rafael Marquez Alvarez and a well-known band leader are among 22 people sanctioned for alleged ties to a drug trafficking organization
Vegas Casino Attempted Robbery Suspect Blames Gambling Losses
A man who attempted but failed to rob an off-Strip casino cashier’s cage says he lost $5000 while gambling.
Reno Police Seek Casino Shooting Suspect: Vegas Naked Gunman Shot
Reno police are searching for a suspect in a shooting over the weekend at a casino south of downtown.
Businessman Cleared for His Role in Running Poker Games From Villa
A 55-year-old Iranian businessman has been acquitted of running a gambling den that hosted high stakes poker games from his villa in Dubai.
Meet Alex, The Russian Mathematician Turned Casino Hacker
Wired.com always presents some excellent pieces and this weekend is no different.
Hackers Cash Out On $143K Of Bitcoin From The Massive WannaCry Ransomware Attack
Hackers engaged in a brazen robbery of some $143,000 in Bitcoin overnight Thursday, highlighting the continued susceptibility of the anonymous digital currency.
Gambling Addict Bludgeons Man With Hammer, Chopped Up Body Receives 22 Years Prison
Victim was 70-years old best friend of killer
Man Guilty of Robbing Casino Twice
A Jury in Bozeman, Montana has found Duane Burchill guilty of robbing a local casino on two different occasions.
Gambling Addict Attorney Who Conned Thousands Disbarred
An disgraced attorney who stole thousands from clients to fund his gambling addiction has been disbarred.
Local Prison Known for Gambling, Weapons, Drugs and Dancing Inmates?
Police in this city seized illegal drugs, gambling paraphernalia, money and weapons from, of all places, a prison.
Gambler Jailed for Threatening Owners of Lost Dogs
Mohammed Miah, 25, would look for “lost pet” signs plastered around town as well as online messages then contact the distraught owners.
Probe of Poker Player Also Involves Wiretapping of Cops
Brandon Steven revealed back in February that he was under an FBI probe
Russian ‘Spam Lord’ Awaits Extradition to US: Pitched Online Gambling Schemes
The man alleged to be a pioneering spam lord, Pytor Levashov, is in Spanish custody awaiting extradition to the U.S
Gambling Pro Sentenced to 5 Years Prison for Insider Trading
Vegas golf course developer was convicted in April on all 10 counts he faced
Bloody Fight to Become Next Mob Boss in Montreal After Dismantling of Platinum Sports
"Everybody wants to be the next boss now that Rizzuto is gone"
Pro Sports Bettor Billy Walters Sentenced to Five Years Prison
A Las Vegas gambler linked to golfer Phil Mickelson was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison by a judge
