The former CFO of Dr. Ho and CEO of CWC Gaming, Adam Anhang, was brutally stabbed to death Thursday night in San Juan, Puerto Rico.  Gambling911.com first broke the story of this unfolding tragedy Friday evening.  The murder occurred at a street intersection of Calle de la Luna in Historic Old San Juan, which is typically bustling with tourists and locals (even at the time of this murder took place).  Anhung was also a part-owner in the Martineau Bay Resort & Spa (a former Wyndham property soon to become the Caribbean's first W Hotel) in Vieques, eight miles off the east coast of Puerto Rico.

The victim of the murder had his personal articles, money and documents, which could discard robbery as a motive.  Anhang's wife accompanied him.  Initial reports suggested she too had been killed, but Anhang's female acquaintance survived the incident and was able to speak to police.

Adam Joel Anhang, 32, was a Canadian resident identified by police as "an investor".  Anhang had previously resided in Manhattan for a number of years and was CFO for Antigua-based Dr. Ho Casino, the online arm of Asian multi-billionaire Stanley Ho's vast casino empire.  Áurea Vázquez Rijos, Anhang's 25 year old wife, provided an eye witness account of the incident to police.

Anhang was accompanying his wife to her car when they were intercepted by a subject dressed in workout apparel who then inflicted Anhang with several stab wounds using a kitchen knife.  Three to the head, one to the left side of the back, two to his left side of the neck, and another to the chin, the lips and several in the stomach. 

Rijos underwent a craneal contusion and a wound opened in the head.  She was transported to Hoare Clinic and was to be operated on Friday evening, revealed Lieutenant Eddie Hernández, Director of the Division of Homicides in San Juan.

Neighbors heard shouts and the subject indicated that he was being assaulted.  They observed Anhang being struck by the suspect as he begged for him to stop.  The murder occurred just two blocks from the San Juan mayor's home. 

The victim, whose office is located in the Regency Hotel, had his wallet with identifications, four credit cards, passport, cash, a cellular telephone, cigarettes and a bottle of tablets still on his person.

Investigators removed a kitchen knife with 6 inch blade from the scene, which contained the blood spots.  The knife and other evidence were being analyzed over the weekend.  Other personal belongings on the victim's person included a key ring, a silverplated small portfolio with a labial pencil, a check and a debit card in the name of Áurea Vázquez Rijos.

The pair married in March, after a two year relation, but this month Anhung reportedly filed for divorce to the woman.  The two were already separated.  Also under investigation was whether the pair had signed capitulations before marrying.

"The reason for the crime we do not have", asserted Lieutenant Hernandez, after indicating that they will hope by the recovery of the woman, who has since disappeared after being released from a local hospital.

Gimara public prosecutor Gabriel Maysonet  and agent Reinaldo Martinez of the Division of Homicides of San Juan investigated in the scene.

Anhang was Founder and CEO of CWC Gaming live online gaming software and services, which currently powers over 15 licensees, including Gambling911.com sponsor MVPSportsbook.com and European-operated BetInternet.  The company was set to bring on powerhouses Sportingbet and Ladbrokes. 

The reaction throughout the online gaming community as can be expected is one of horror.

"At first I couldn't believe it (the story) and thought it was some really sick joke," said an individual who works for CasinoWebCam.  "Until I had it confirmed by someone else from the staff a minute later.  Unbelievable!"

"Adam was a frail nerdy guy," explained one person close to him.  "You could practically touch the guy and he'd fall over.  I cannot understand why anybody would want to inflict this type of harm on the guy."

This person went on to describe Adam as a "low key" type of guy.

"He wasn't exactly a sociable type of guy but once you got to know him, Adam was a likeable well-meaning person."

CWC Gaming released the following statement late Saturday evening:

CWC is deeply saddened to announce the passing of it's CEO Mr. Adam Anhang early Friday morning September 23rd 2005.

Adam was first and foremost a dear friend as well as a colleague.

Adam was well known not only within the i-Gaming Industry but in specialized Real Estate developments around the Globe

Adam will be greatly missed by Family, Friends and Business Associates.

CWC has announced that Mr. Steve Reddy moves to CEO from Director as we transition from this tragic loss and build upon CWC's leadership position in the Live Gaming space as established by Mr. Adam Anhang.

Steve has been working closely with Adam, he understands both the Operations and Licensee base.

CWC Thanks you for your many messages of support from across the Gaming Industry including it's Clients, Licensees, the Press and Friends.

CWC will continue to expand and grow as a tribute to Adam's memory as we uphold the responsibility we have to ALL our Customers, Licensees and Employees.


Sincerely,
The CWC Family.

Anhang's wife/girlfriend was discharged from the hospital late last night and has not been heard from since. 

Anhang's company had been an on-and-off advertiser at Gambling911.com over the past few years.  G911 enjoyed an amicable relationship with both Adam and his company, CasinoWebCam.com. 

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Christopher Costigan, www.gambling911.com

Originally published September 24, 2005 12:33 pm EST: [updated 9.25.05 1;27 am EST]