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Catholic School in LA is Having Nun of This: Sisters Confirmed in Embezzlement Scheme
Two nuns who worked for decades at a Catholic school in California embezzled a “substantial” amount of money from tuition and other funds and used it to pay for gambling trips to Las Vegas, church officials said Monday.
Submitted by Associated Press on, Dec/11/2018
Whitey Bulger Family to Sue Following Brutal Prison Murder
The family of notorious Boston mobster James “Whitey” Bulger plans to file a lawsuit against the government claiming wrongful death and negligence more than a month after his mysterious murder inside a West Virginia prison.
Submitted by Associated Press on, Dec/10/2018
Nuns Gone Wild: Pilfer Catholic School to Support Gambling Habit
Two nuns at St. James Catholic School in Torrance, California allegedly embezzled as much as $500,000 in tuition, fees and donations, all to support their gambling addiction.
Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Dec/09/2018
Police Offer $50K Reward for Info Regarding ''Execution' of Mobster Angelo Musitano
Hamilton police are offering a $50,000 reward for information pertaining to the murder of notorious mobster Angelo Musitano.
Submitted by Guest on, Dec/06/2018
Another American Goes Missing in Costa Rica
Another American has gone missing in Costa Rica and the U.S. embassy still has no answers as to the whereabouts of 5Dimes owner Sean "Tony" Creighton.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Nov/30/2018
Vietnam Jails 2 Ex-Police Generals for Role in Gambling Ring
A court in northern Vietnam on Friday jailed two former police generals for protecting a multimillion-dollar online gambling ring as the Communist government steps up its crackdown on graft.
Submitted by Associated Press on, Nov/30/2018
Church Fire Reveals 'Illegal' Gambling Operation
More than a dozen people have been detained by Houston Texas deputies after an electrical fire at a local church.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Nov/24/2018
Top Government Official Pleads Guilty to Gambling Away Tax Payer Funds
A former top economic development official in Maryland has pleaded guilty to stealing millions of dollars from the public.
Submitted by Associated Press on, Nov/18/2018
Liverpool’s Sturridge Charged With Breaching Betting Rules
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge could be facing a ban from football after being charged on Monday with breaching rules on betting.
Submitted by Associated Press on, Nov/13/2018
Former Sports Radio Host Convicted in Fraud Case, Gambled Away Investors Funds
Craig Carton, the former co-host of a sports radio show with ex-NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason, emerged from a courthouse where he was convicted of fraud Wednesday to say he was disappointed with the verdict, though he respected it.
Submitted by Associated Press on, Nov/08/2018
US Government Gets Involved in Case of Missing 5Dimes Owner
The US Department of State has confirmed they are looking into the disappearance of missing sportsbook owner Sean "Tony" Creighton.
Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/04/2018
They Tried to Cut Off Whitey's Tongue
The attackers who killed notorious mob boss James “Whitey” Bulger at a high-security federal prison in West Virginia tried to remove his tongue, a federal law enforcement official said.
Submitted by Associated Press on, Nov/01/2018
Violence Plagued Prison Before Whitey Bulger's Beating Death (Video)
Long before notorious Boston mobster James “Whitey” Bulger was killed at a federal prison in West Virginia, lawmakers, advocates and even prison guards had been sounding the alarm about dangerous conditions there.
Submitted by Associated Press on, Nov/01/2018
James 'Whitey' Bulger Killed in Prison
Boston gangster James “Whitey” Bulger has been moved again to a prison in West Virginia.
Submitted by Associated Press on, Oct/30/2018
Murder Number 582 and 583 This Year in Costa Rica as 5Dimes Tony Body Still Unaccounted For
After reporting eight days ago that the body of 5Dimes owner Sean "Tony" Creighton had been found, the Costa Rica Star stopped reporting on the matter, has offered no further verification, and - according to what we are hearing within their office - have no intention to pursue the story any further.
Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/28/2018
5Dimes Tony: What Happened to His Body?
Gambling911.com can confirm that as of Wednesday evening, no coroner in the San Jose, Costa Rica area has been in receipt of Sean "Tony" Creighton's body, or at least that is what they are telling those who are inquiring.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/25/2018
5Dimes Not Slowing WIth Payouts Yet
Since it was reported over the weekend that the founder and sole owner of 5Dimes body was found after an apparent murder-for-hire, many players have been asking if they are still paying out.
Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/23/2018
Gambling911: Costa Rica Must be More Transparent Regarding 5Dimes Owner Demise
Late Saturday night the Costa Rica Star reported that 5Dimes Sportsbook owner Sean "Tony" Creighton's body had been recovered. He had been missing for three weeks and presumed abducted.
Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Oct/22/2018
5Dimes Owner Found Dead
The body of Sean "Tony" Creighton has been found by law enforcement in Costa Rica. Creighton was the founder and owner of the popular sportsbook 5Dimes. Details are murky at this time.
Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/20/2018
Wife and Manager of Kidnapped 5Dimes Owner Met to Make Payment
A Diario report reveals that the wife of kidnapped 5Dimes owner communicated with a manager of the betting firm to send more than $700K in bitcoin ransom to Cuba hours after Sean "Tony" Creighton allegedly disappeared.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/19/2018
5Dimes Issues Statement Regarding Kidnapping of Owner
Costa Rica sportsbook 5Dimes issued a statement to at least one media outlet in regard to the alleged kidnapping of its colorful owner, Sean "Tony" Creighton, 43 of Morgantown, West Virginia.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/18/2018
Philly Crime Boss Gets Two Years Prison
A notorious Philadelphia mob boss sentenced to two years in prison for illegal betting quipped outside court Wednesday that President Donald Trump was right to suggest cooperators or flippers should be outlawed.
Submitted by Associated Press on, Oct/17/2018
Kidnapped 5Dimes Owner Vehicle Found Intentionally Crashed by Perps
Diaro Extra has what it says is a photo of the vehicle driven by 5Dimes owner Sean "Tony" Creighton intentionally crashed into a gate. Creighton was reported kidnapped on September 25.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/17/2018
Status of 5Dimes Uncertain in Wake of Owner's Disappearance
Following word that the owner of San Jose, Costa Rica-based 5Dimes Sportsbook was reportedly kidnapped three weeks ago, those with money at the book have been scrambling to find out more details.
Submitted by C Costigan on, Oct/17/2018
5Dimes Owner Kidnapped
A source close to Gambling911.com advised that the family paid a $750K ransom via Bitcoin and have yet to hear back.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/16/2018
Man Stole $630K in Stamps to Support Gambling Habit
A post office manager in Louisiana is accused of stealing more than $630,000 in stamps and selling them online to support a gambling addiction.
Submitted by Associated Press on, Oct/14/2018
Winamax Sued Over Poker Bots
France-based Winamax Online Poker Network is being sued for allowing poker bots to play in its Winamax’s Expresso games.
Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Oct/09/2018
Man Accused of Murdering Player at Poker Game Finally Goes on Trial
Eric Norris is finally on trial four years after allegedly killing a Missouri City businessman during a high stakes poker game.
Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Oct/09/2018
3 Chair Umpires Banned for Life for Match-Fixing, Gambling
Three chair umpires from Thailand have been banned for life from tennis after being found guilty of match-fixing and betting offenses.
Submitted by Associated Press on, Oct/08/2018
Justice Finally as Adam Anhang Wife Found Guilty
A woman accused of killing her husband, an online gambling executive, has finally been found guilty more than a decade later.
Submitted by Guest on, Oct/03/2018
Breaking News
Catholic School in LA is Having Nun of This: Sisters Confirmed in Embezzlement Scheme
Two nuns who worked for decades at a Catholic school in California embezzled a “substantial” amount of money from tuition and other funds and used it to pay for gambling trips to Las Vegas, church officials said Monday.
Aussie Firm Enters NJ Sports Betting Market
New Jersey has given preliminary approval for an Australian sports book provider to offer online sports betting.