Here are today's headlines in the world of gambling and sports betting as they happen - Thursday August 22, 2019.
Crime
Accused Loan-Sharking Minion Caught on Wire Tap Slapping Deadbeat
Federal judge Magistrate Judge Katherine Robertson released an accused loansharker to home confinement Monday.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/20/2019
Man Who Tried to Extort High Stakes Gambler With Sex Tape Indicted
A 27-year-old man was indicted by a Nevada grand jury last week for attempting to extort a professional gambler for $100,00. Russian transplant living in Vegas, Fredi Kazimirsky threatened to release a video of the two having sex.
Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Aug/14/2019
Embattled Houston Poker Room Wins Again
Nuisance lawsuits against Prime Social Poker Room and Post Oak Poker Club have been dropped.
Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Aug/11/2019
8 Charged in Florida Casino Theft
Eight people accused of stealing more than $5 million from a Florida casino operated by a Native American tribe are facing dozens of charges.
Submitted by Associated Press on, Aug/08/2019
Blow By Blow of the Crown Casino Saga: Where's the Outrage?
Peter Hartcher of The Age: “How good is the nexus between gambling, crime, foreign interference and Australian politics? A trove of internal emails leaked from Crown Resorts, reported this week by The Age, the Herald and 60 Minutes, gave Australia a rare glimpse of just how good it really is. After this week, Australia no longer has any excuse for wilful ignorance or feigned innocence.”
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/05/2019
Investigation Into Crown Casino Yields Shocking Allegations
A six-month joint investigation by 60 MINUTES, The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald has exposed a corporate scandal unlike anything Australia has seen before.
Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/02/2019
Directors of Australia's Crown Resorts Attack 'Deceitful Campaign' in Letter
Casino operator Crown Resorts (CWN.AX) on Wednesday dismissed media reports that it flouted visa rules to bring Chinese gamblers to Australia after the government ordered an inquiry into immigration officials’ dealings with the company.
Submitted by Reuters on, Aug/02/2019
SEC Files Charges Against Nevada Sports Betting Mutual Fund
The founder of a sports betting mutual fund that raised $145,500 from roughly 70 investors is now in trouble with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Aug/01/2019
Man Who Exposed Himself During WSOP Main Event Arrested for Terrorist Threats
Ken Strauss was arrested this past weekend for threatening to destroy some Las Vegas casinos.
Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Aug/01/2019
Jury Selection Begins in Case Involving Motorcycle Gang Brawl, Death at Casino
Echoes and chaos of a deadly 2011 shootout between rival motorcycle gangs in a northern Nevada casino are set to be retold in a Las Vegas federal courtroom in coming weeks, during a racketeering trial of eight Vagos members charged with being part of a broad criminal enterprise in several Western states.
Submitted by Associated Press on, Jul/30/2019
Man Leaves Dog in Hot Car to Go Gamble: Dog Dies
A pet dog succumbed to the heat of summer after being left in a locked car while his master went inside to go gamble.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/29/2019
Man Who Threatened to Kill Athletes Faces Prison
A former college soccer player in Massachusetts is facing a federal prison sentence for sending death threats to dozens of professional and collegiate athletes whom he blamed for his gambling losses.
Submitted by Associated Press on, Jul/28/2019
Italian Mobster Caught on Wiretap Saying He Wanted Reporter Killed With Mallet
The New York Post recently ran a story of a reputed Italian mobster expressing his desire to have a La Repubblica journalist dead, and he wanted it done in the most gruesome fashion imaginable, outside of being fed to pigs.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/27/2019
Clues Left in Car of Suspected Mob Hitmen
Hamilton, Ontario police are hoping to gather DNA from a car that was hit head on in front of the residence of a local mob boss.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/25/2019
Head-On Collision Outside Mobster's Home Under Probe: Attempted Hit?
Hamilton Ontario police are investigating a head-on car crash outside the home of 76-year-old mobster Pat Musitano’s St. Clair Boulevard house.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/24/2019
Canadian Police Nab 9 Suspected Mobsters: 'Very Dangerous Organization'
Canadian police on Thursday said they had arrested nine suspected members of a powerful Mafia clan with roots in southern Italy involved in money laundering and illegal gambling in the Toronto area, seizing C$35 million ($26.8 million) in assets, including five Ferraris.
Submitted by Reuters on, Jul/22/2019
Draftkings Suspends Baseball Writer Jonah Keri Following Arrest
Jonah Keri was suspended by The Athletic and DraftKings Friday following his arrest on charges of assault and uttering death threats against his wife. Rogers Sportsnet also said they plan to let the Major League Baseball writer go.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/22/2019
Gambling Addict Found Guilty of Stabbing Wife 60 Times
Vicious Jalal Uddin, 47, slashed and chopped at 31-year-old Asma Begum's head, face, neck and back at least 58 times at their flat in Canning Town, East London, the Daily Mirror reports.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/17/2019
District Attorney Drops Charges Against Poker Room Owners
Nine people charged with running an illegal poker room have had all charges against them dropped.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/16/2019
Poker Player Dennis Blieden Faces Prosecution Over $22m
A one-time poker pro was found guilty of embezzlement Thursday by a grand jury.
Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jul/13/2019
Man Stabbed by Wife in Argument Over Illegal Gambling Biz Dies
Police are considering possible additional charges against a Boston woman after her husband died from injuries sustained in a stabbing.
Submitted by Associated Press on, Jul/08/2019
Woman Charged in Attack at Home of Hamilton Mobster Denied Bail
A woman charged in connection with a violent home invasion at the residence of Hamilton mobster Natale Luppino has been denied bail.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/07/2019
Poker Pro Robbed at Gunpoint at WSOP Host Hotel
Cleveland poker pro Joe Salvatore claims he was robbed at gun point inside the Pavilion parking lot of the Rio in Vegas early Monday morning. The hotel is currently hosting this year's World Series of Poker.
Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jul/04/2019
Ex-NYPD Detective Sentenced for Running Hooker, Gambling Ring ...With Daughters
A former New York City vice cop has been sentenced to 4-12 years for his role in running an elaborate prositution and gambling ring.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/02/2019
Casino Dealer Accused of Helping Players Win
27-year-old Jordan Makinster is charged with a felony: altering the outcome of a gambling game.
Submitted by Associated Press on, Jun/27/2019
Man Pleads Guilty to Decapitating Casino Patron
Haverty and 32-year-old Donald Ray Cherry were both charged with deliberate homicide in the October 2017 death of 41-year-old Myron Wesley Knight.
Submitted by Associated Press on, Jun/17/2019
Scientific Games Shareholder Alleged to Have Been Tied to Terrorism
Scientific Games, a global supplier of interactive lotteries and casino solutions, was not exactly thrilled to discover that one of its shareholders has alleged ties to terroristic activities.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/17/2019
Big Papi Had Ties to Accused Gambler, Still Recovering in Boston Hospital Following DR Shooting
43-year-old former Red Sox slugger recovering in Boston hospital following apparent failed hit on his life
Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Jun/16/2019
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Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/12/2019
Assassinated Half Brother of Korean Supreme Leader Ran Gambling Websites
Half brother of Korean leader slain at Malaysian airport by women who rubbed deadly substance in his face
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/11/2019
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