Crime

Fugitive Sports Betting Influencer Vegas Dave Could Be Extradited From Bora Bora

A flashy sports betting influencer — known for his Birkin bag collections and mansions — was slapped with an arrest warrant from Las Vegas judge Joe Hardy Thursday after he no-showed a civil court proceeding, according to court records.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Sun, 08/16/2026 - 11:29

North Carolina Professor Says Purchase of Losing Lottery Tickets on eBay to Offset Gambling Losses 'Clearly Tax Fraud'

The scheme actually dates back to the 1980s...and don't think for a second the IRS is unaware of it.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sun, 08/16/2026 - 10:04

Former Playmate Audra Lynn Christiansen was Trafficked By Jeffrey Epstein to Casino Billionaire Stanley Ho, According to New Complaint

Hugh Hefner reportedly contacted the FBI on more than one occasion on her behalf.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Fri, 08/14/2026 - 23:52

Judge Issues Arrest Warrant for Las Vegas Sports Bettor 'Vegas Dave'

A judge said he would issue an arrest warrant for Las Vegas sports betting figure David Oancea on Thursday after Oancea failed to appear in court. Oancea is better known in the sports betting community as "Vegas Dave".

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Thu, 08/13/2026 - 18:03

Suspect in Custody Following Langley, British Columbia Casino Robbery

A Sturgeon Falls man is in custody following a robbery and assault at the Cascades Casino in Langley, British Columbia early Thursday morning.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Thu, 08/13/2026 - 14:26

Omaha Nebraska Youth Baseball Organizer in Custody: Faces Theft Charges, Funds Allegedly Used to Fuel Gambling Problem

Sam Leng faces a theft by deception charge after families from the Omaha Nighthawks youth baseball team raised concerns in February. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office filed the charges against Leng late last week.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 08/11/2026 - 18:20

Two Men Wanted for Swindling MGM Springfield Massachusetts Casino

New York resident Gonzalo Capellan and co-defendant Ruddy Iglesia, of New Jersey are both accused of swindling the MGM Springfield Casino in Massachusetts.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 08/06/2026 - 13:38

Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Armed Robbery of Eastern Oregon Casino, Shooting Cop

According to court documents, on August 17, 2022, Vigil entered the Wildhorse Casino, walked straight to the cashier cage in the gaming area, and handed the cashier a note demanding $1 million.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Tue, 08/04/2026 - 21:42

3 Arrested Following Armed Robbery of Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa Patron

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests of three individuals suspected in an armed robbery of an individual returning from the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa on July 23.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mon, 08/03/2026 - 12:01

Man Sentenced to Death for 2022 Hacking Murder of Employer to Cover Mounting Online Gambling Debts

A Dhaka, Bangladesh Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court on Wednesday handed down the death sentence to Hridoy Bepari alias Hridoy Mia for the 2022 murder of his employer, Afroza Sultana, in Dhaka’s Maddhya Badda area.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 07/29/2026 - 22:29

Kentucky $167M Powerball Winner Arrested Again for Allegedly Strangling Woman

James Farthing, a former convict, had already plead guilty of assaulting a police officer while celebrating his big win during a trip to Florida. Now he's been charged with strangulation and assault – both for domestic violence.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Tue, 07/28/2026 - 20:35

Man Convicted for Gunpoint Robbery, Followed Two Men Home From Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood Florida

Kwame Antawan Moorer was found guilty on two counts of robbery with a firearm. Moorer was accused of robbing two men at gunpoint in the summer of 2022 after he followed them from the casino floor to the parking garage and back home to their Boca Raton condominium.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Tue, 07/28/2026 - 19:08

Mob Rat Gets His Clock Cleaned - What Really Happened During the Detroit Funeral Home Incident

The title says it all. This video exposes what happened at the funeral of a close relative of deceased Detroit LCN Boss Joseph Zerilli, and leaves questions as to why certain Mob genre content creators refuse to report when Rats and Snitches misbehave. The incident in question happened back in April.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mon, 07/27/2026 - 10:15

Chevy Chase Maryland Supreme Court Litigator, Poker Pro Gets 6 Year Prison Sentence for Tax Evasion

A judge ordered Thomas Goldstein to serve 6 years behind bars without the possibility of parole plus five years of supervised release thereafter with a jury having found the retired Supreme Court litigator guilty on 12 counts that included tax evasion.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sat, 07/25/2026 - 13:41

Alleged Staten Island Mob Capo Accused of Running Poker Rigging Scheme Requests Change of Plea Hearing

Portland Trailblazers head coach Chauncy Billups and former Miami Heat star Terry Rozier were also named in the related indictment.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Fri, 07/24/2026 - 11:02

3 Wounded in Stabbing at MGM Grand Casino in Detroit

The venue is no stranger to disturbing incidents over the years, as Gambling911.com reports.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 07/23/2026 - 13:08

Trial Continues for One Time Exec Tied to Malta's BestPlay Gaming Ltd Charged With Complicity in Journalist Assassination

Trial Continues for One Time Exec of Malta's BestPlay Gaming Ltd Charged With Complicity in Journalist Assassination

Businessman Yorgen Fenech who once had ties to Malta's BestPlay Gaming Ltd is on trial accused of complicity in journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia voluntary homicide and criminal association.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Thu, 07/23/2026 - 11:38

New Orleans Louisiana Pastor Convicted for Stealling $340,000 From Two Churches to Help Fuel Gambling Habit

Dale Sanders, 56, of Kenner, was found guilty last week on 25 counts of wire fraud, access device fraud and obstruction of a federal investigation following a five-day jury trial.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 07/23/2026 - 10:22

Here Are the Betting Odds for Whether Mamdani Arrests Netanyahu

BetOnline Sports & Casino also posted props for the possibility of Netanyahu not attending the United Nations summit in September, along with a few other intriguing markets.

Submitted by Press Release on, Wed, 07/22/2026 - 10:49

Manhattan Beach California Attorney Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Client Settlement Money to Fuel Gambling Addiction

Manhattan Beach attorney Sergio Valdovinos plead guilty to three counts of grand theft by embezzlement and one felony count of insufficient checking funds.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Tue, 07/21/2026 - 20:11

Former DraftKings Las Vegas Employee Arrested

A former DraftKings sports trader, Samuel Silverman, was arrested on felony charges for allegedly conspiring with a Fresno State basketball player to manipulate game statistics for betting purposes.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 07/21/2026 - 09:40

Andrew Tate Extradited to the UK By? Betting Market Attracting Some Attention

Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested by federal authorities Saturday in Miami, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Sun, 07/19/2026 - 16:05

Mobile Alabama County Police Officer Accused of Gambling Away Most of Incapacitated Wife's Funds to Gamble at Mississippi Casinos

Prichard, Alabama Police Sgt. Aaron Tucker, as well as his sister, have been removed as co-conservators of Tucker's wife. Former Saraland Police Officer Jackie Tucker was left incapacitated after being shot in the line of duty over a decade ago.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Sat, 07/18/2026 - 11:08

Huntington Beach California Poker Pro Says He Was Hogtied and Robbed of His WSOP Winnings in Vegas

Jared Griener claims he was tackled to the ground immediately, tied up and the backpack containing his winnings was taken from him.

Submitted by Ace King on, Thu, 07/16/2026 - 17:51

White House Teleprompter Operator Reportedly Made $100K Betting on Trump's Speeches

Gabriel Perez, a technical assistant to the president who has been operating Trump's teleprompter since 2016, is in talks with federal regulators to settle allegations he used his inside knowledge of the president's speeches to win more than $100,000, the sources said.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 07/16/2026 - 13:11

Former Executive Director of Los Angeles Synagogue Accused of Embezzlement to Fuel Gambling Addiction

Eric Nicastro served as the top executive for Adat Ari El for 11 years, earning $215,000 a year by the time he left the position in 2025.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 07/16/2026 - 10:59

Operator of Online Gambling Site Arrested in Philippines

The operator of an online gambling site was arrested Tuesday at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in the Philippines.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 07/16/2026 - 10:48

65 Arrested in Sprawling Hong Kong Gambling Probe Dubbed 'Thunderbolt and Roaring Tiger'

Heavy audio equipment, condoms, mouthwash and lubricant were also seized.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sun, 07/12/2026 - 10:22

Teen Girl Accused of Stabbing Three Horses at Las Vegas Casino Could Be Tried as Adult

In June, the teen’s lawyer said that she had a “mental health history that was significant" but police also identified the minor female as a "competitor" at casino event.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Thu, 07/09/2026 - 22:48

North Carolina Charity President Pleads Guilty to Using $400,000 in Donations for Online Gambling

Kevin Joe Turner will likely be sentenced to between four and seven years behind bars.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 07/08/2026 - 09:20

Breaking News

Florida Primaries Betting Odds - Races Surprisingly Competitive

The primary season summer storm swings through Florida this Tuesday. Primary betting coverage has been record setting here at Gambling911.com, including the last two weeks in both Michigan and Wisconsin.

Sick $9.4 Million in Jackpots Awarded Last Month at Seminole Classic Casino in Hollywood, Florida

If you are a regular reader of the Gambling911.com website, you're probably used to seeing news of high paying jackpots consistently being reported at Sacramento, California casinos.

The Live Casino Studios Serving Canada and Where Canadian Streams Come From

Live casinos are trending in Canada nowadays. These gaming sites bridge the gap between online play and realistic casino experiences. Today, players can stream table games and game shows in real time from physical studios. Even better, these studios use the latest live chat technology, which adds a social factor to the whole experience.

Finnish Casino Affiliate Market Shifts Toward Real-Money Testing and Withdrawal Transparency

The government monopoly model of online gambling is set to change for Finland in the middle of next year, but the affiliate market for online gambling in the country is already changing.