Crime
Illinois Casinos Accused of Working With the Mob

Bally's River West casino project in the Chicago area is facing intensive scrutiny.
Today's Top Betting Markets July 2: P Diddy Bail Odds (Update - DENIED)

Wednesday's betting markets were focusing in on music mogul P. Diddy as a jury of his peers found him not guilty on most of the serious charges against him. Diddy was convicted of prostitution-related offenses. Betonline immediately released odds on whether Diddy will be let out on bail
Hard Rock Exec Alex Pariente Reportedly Took Bookie Action, Left Markers Unpaid

Pariente is also accused of illegally holding the passports of patrons until they paid credit markers.
Malik Beasley Subject of Federal Gambling Investigation

NBA free agent Malik Beasley is under investigation by the U.S. District Attorney’s office regarding gambling allegations tied to league games, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Sunday.
Yoon in Jail Before August Betting Odds

Polymarket on Thursday released betting odds on whether Yoon Suk Yeol spends any time in prison. 43 percent of the early backing believes he will.
'Sports Betting King' Mazi Smith Charged with Fraud, Forgery?

Possession or sale of document or personal identifying information to establish false status or identity, according to one source. He's believed to be in custody since mid-May.
Thailand Bars Cambodian Casino Tourists in Recent Crackdown on Cybercrime

Thailand’s Prime Minister announced heightened measures to crack down on cybercrime that target neighboring Cambodia, including barring travel by casino tourists and cutting internet services to Cambodian military and security agencies.
Six Charged in $1.5M Multi-State Casino Scam Targeting Baccarat Tables

According to charges filed on June 2, the group pulled off similar scams at more than 10 casinos across the country, all of which centered on baccarat.
Japan's Boy Band Member Shion Tsurubo Under Probe for Illegal Gambling Online

He is suspected of accessing the K8 online casino site in Japan and potentially faces up to three years in prison as nation seeks to clamp down on activity.
Who Are the Alleged Crypto Torture Bros? $1 Million 'Party' Mansion Raided

Italian national says he was lured to NYC by two crypto businessmen then kidnapped.
Social Media Influencer Tigrinho Muse Arrested as Part of Gambling Probe

Emilly Kamilly Souza da Silva is one of a few influencers accused of promoting what Brazilian authorities consider to be the illegal online slots game “Musa do Tigrinho” .
Manuel Ruiz Arrested in Shooting Deaths of Two Outside Bellagio in Vegas

"Through the course of the investigation, detectives identified 41-year-old Manuel Ruiz as the suspect in this case. On June 9, 2025, Ruiz walked into a Henderson Police Station and turned himself in."
Suspect in Bellagio Shooting Deaths of YouTube Influencer and Partner Turns Self in

A shock shooting that left two dead near the famed Bellagio fountains in Las Vegas was captured on YouTube via live streaming.
Shooting Outside Bellagio Leaves Two Dead, Was Live Streamed on YouTube

Police described the shooting as “an isolated incident” and said that a possible suspect has been identified.
Sheriff Arrested as Part of Gambling Probe

A sheriff in central Florida was arrested Thursday on charges of racketeering and conspiracy as part of what state authorities described as a probe into a massive gambling operation.
Individual Accused of Sending Death Threats to Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. is an Overseas Bettor

Individual was apparently intoxicated at the time and has since apologized to player.
Odds of a Trump Pardon of P. Diddy Low Heading Into June

The odds of US President Donald Trump pardoning disgraced music mogul P. Diddy were low at 9 percent following comments made by the president when asked about a potential pardon on Friday.
Local Casino Winners in LA Area Targeted in Over a Dozen Highway Robberies, According to DOJ

The DOJ complaint cites 15 different incidents with two defendants facing life behind bars.
'Booked': The First Thing You Learn Growing Up in Philadelphia is to Hate the Cowboys

'Booked' was released a few weeks ago. It tells the compelling story of Steve Maltepes, known as “The Philly Godfather".
Shohei Ohtani, Ippei Mizuhara Gambling Scandal Series Takes Giant Leap Forward

"It has sold," Lionsgate chairman Kevin Beggs said. "Can’t say to whom because we’re still negotiating the deal. But the momentum around it just grew and the auspices are fantastic. It’s bananas how big he is."
95-Year-Old Mobster Who Put Hit on Gotti Released From Prison

A 95-year-old mobster linked to a failed attempt to murder John Gotti has been released from prison after serving over 36 years in federal prison before being released on April 25.
Vixio Finds Over €36 Million in Anti-Money Laundering Fines Issued in Europe in the Last Year

Vixio, a leading provider of regulatory intelligence solutions, ?is proud to announce its Anti-Money Laundering Outlook, which found that regulators are cracking down on money laundering weaknesses with severe consequences, totaling over €36 million in fines from March 2024 to March 2025 in Europe alone.
California Man Pleads Guilty to Operating an Illegal Gambling Business, Tax Evasion, and Money Laundering

Agrees to pay nearly $14 million in restitution and forfeiture.
Is the Rivers Casino in Des Plaines Really THAT Crime Ridden?

While most incidents weren’t violent, the state’s busiest gambling site, Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, saw several armed robberies in recent years. Harrah’s in Joliet also had 17 instances of domestic violence.
Release the Epstein Files: Just 6 Percent at Kalshi Say They Will as High Profile Victim Virginia Giuffre Dead From 'Suicide'

Virginia Giuffre, a prominent survivor who accused Jeffrey Epstein of abuse, has passed away by apparent suicide. She was only 41 years old.
Gambler To Pay Sportsbook Restitution Over $2M In ‘Fictitious’ Deposits

Gambling911.com sees massive traffic surge for Caesar's beard story.
Betting on Peewee Football Games Has Led to Violent Altercations

"Stop betting on our children," Cincinnati City Councilman Scotty Johnson said. "It's really up to the people attending those games to not make our children objects."
Italian Ssoccer Player Fagioli Apologizes to Ex- Teammates Named in Betting Case

Italian soccer player Nicolò Fagioli lashed out at the media on Monday for releasing new details about his struggles with betting on games and apologized to former teammates who have been investigated.
How a Secretive Gambler Called 'The Joker' Took Down the Texas Lottery

Group plotting against state lotteries won $5 million in Missouri and $10 million in North Carolina.
Ex-UK Lawmaker Charged With Cheating for Making Bet on Insider Information

A former Conservative lawmaker and 14 others have been charged with cheating when placing bets on the timing of Britain’s general election last year, the Gambling Commission said Monday.