It seems OJ Simpson may be getting into the fantasy sports business.
Crime
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
Gambling and Sports Betting News Wire - June 12 2019
Here are today's headlines in the world of gambling and sports betting as they happen - Wednesday June 12, 2019.
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
Judge Bans Fraudster From Gambling After Being Caught Playing Poker on Live Stream
Wyatt Green defrauded countless numbers of people through an insurance scheme involving Hurricane Michael
Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/10/2019
The Dark Side of Sports Betting: Group Pleads Guilty to Loansharking, Kidnapping
Tam V. Nguyen, 51, of South Boston, pleaded guilty to loansharking and gambling charges in federal court in Boston Thursday.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/07/2019
Police in Astoria Bust Sports Betting Biz Using Wire Room Out of Costa Rica
Probe started in January 2016
Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/06/2019
Man Threatened to Kill Athletes Over Gambling Losses
A former college soccer player in Massachusetts has agreed to plead guilty to sending death threats to dozens of professional and collegiate athletes whom he blamed for his gambling losses.
Submitted by Associated Press on, May/30/2019
VHS Rental Store Accused of Running Illegal Sports Betting Business
The owner of a Gwinnett County Georgia VHS rental store in , Boonlert Boonsawang, was arrested and later released on bond.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/29/2019
Phillies Player Put on Leave for Domestic Violence Arrest at Casino
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odúbel Herrera was placed on administrative leave Tuesday by Major League Baseball following his arrest in a domestic violence case at an Atlantic City casino a day earlier.
Submitted by Associated Press on, May/28/2019
Man Charged in Murder of Mobster Angelo Musitano Denied Bail
27-year-old Hamilton resident Jabril Abdalla has been denied bail. He is accused of conspiracy to commit murder for the May 2, 2017 slaying of 39-year-old Hamilton mobster Angelo Musitano outside his Waterdown home.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/27/2019
Bookies Behaving Badly Part 7: Al Ross Was Bad, His Son Denny Was Worse
This article was originally published in November 2015. OWN featured a Dateline episode profiling this case on January 2, 2018 at 9 am EST with a rebroadcast expected at Midnight.
Submitted by Thomas Somach on, May/23/2019
Ex Detective Admits to Running Gambling, Prostitution Ring
A retired New York Police Department vice detective and his wife have admitted to running a prostitution and gambling ring that allegedly involved seven police officers and dozens of civilians.
Submitted by Associated Press on, May/23/2019
Sports Handicapper Banned From Sportsbooks for Three Years, Sentenced to Probation
A well-known sports handicapper with a platform on ESPN has been sentenced to three years probation.
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Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/21/2019
Evil Poker Players 2: Shawn Sheikhan, Poker Pervert
(Originally Published 9/15/15) With the death of Thomas "Amarillo Slim" Preston Jr. a few years ago, the most famous professional poker player who is also a child molester is now Iranian immigrant and Las Vegas resident Shahram Sheikhan, 46, who goes by the nickname "Shawn" but is better known by his other nickname--"The Poker Pervert."
Submitted by Thomas Somach on, May/15/2019
Mobster Cheats Death When Hitman's Gun Jams ...Musitano Released From Hospital After Shooting
Last week, CCTV captured dramatic footage as an assassin arrives on a bike, calmly walks up Italian mobster Salvatore Nurcaro as he stands on the street in the crime ridden port city of Naples, and fires....
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/12/2019
Walters Wants Supreme Court Review ...NY Difficult Hurdles in Legalizing Sports Betting
Plus more on the chance of sports betting becoming legal in both New York and Illinois and why neither bill is likely to pass this legislative period
Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/11/2019
Football Club Accountant Blew £240,000 on Gambling, Coke, 'Webcam Services'
Paid £8 a minute for 'webcam services'
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/10/2019
Two Israelis Arrested in Global 'Dark' Internet Probe
Two Israelis have been arrested on suspicion of setting up a “dark” Internet site that was used to buy weapons, drugs and stolen credit cards, Israeli police said on Tuesday.
Submitted by Reuters on, May/07/2019
Actor Who Played Gun-Wielding Drug Peddling Teen in Mob Flick Stabbed by 'Baby Gangs'
A teenaged actor who appeared in an award-winning film about child criminals in Naples has been stabbed in the Italian organised crime stronghold, media reported Monday.
Submitted by Guest on, Apr/30/2019
Toronto Sun: Theories Abound on Musitano Powerplay, Mob War
Pat Musitano clings to life following shooting outside his office
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/30/2019
Wisconsin Tribe Accused of Embezzling $1.5 Million From Casino
Federal gaming regulators are accusing St. Croix Chippewa tribal leaders of pocketing at least $1.5 million in casino funds with little or no documentation or receipts.
Submitted by Associated Press on, Apr/21/2019
One of Canada's Biggest Mobsters Dead
One of Canada's deadliest mobsters has passed away.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/17/2019
Multiple Bingo Halls Raided in Alabama
More than a dozen individuals were arrested following the raids of four illegal Bingo halls in Alabama this week, all in Jefferson County.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/12/2019
Radio Host Who Gambled Away Nearly $7 Million From Ticket Scheme Sentenced
Sports radio personality Craig Carton was sentenced to 3½ years in prison Friday by a longtime fan and listener — the judge — for a ticket reselling scam that ended his decade-long broadcast partnership with ex-NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason.
Submitted by Associated Press on, Apr/06/2019
Oldest Living Mobster And "Deep Throat" Financier Behind Bars: 'Jesus Suffered. He Didn't Squeal on Nobody'
John “Sonny” Franzese, now 102 and living in a nursing home, was the oldest serving federal prisoner at age 100
Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Apr/02/2019
Body of 5Dimes Owner Found
A group of assassins recorded the macabre moment when they buried the body of the American businessman Sean “Tony” Creighton.
Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/28/2019
NJ Seizes Gambling Winnings
New Jersey regulators have seized more than $107,000 won by underage or otherwise prohibited gamblers at Atlantic City's Borgata casino.
Submitted by Associated Press on, Mar/27/2019
China Internet Censor Gets 14 Years for Corruption
China’s former internet censor, who once held high-profile meetings with industry leaders such as Apple CEO Tim Cook and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, was sentenced to 14 years in prison on corruption charges Tuesday.
Submitted by Associated Press on, Mar/26/2019
Breaking News
Bet365 Settles Megan McCann Case
British bookmaker Bet365 has reportedly reached a ‘settlement favourable to ’the bookmaker’ in the infamous case of Megan McCann.
Gambling and Sports Betting News Wire - June 20 2019
Here are today's headlines in the world of gambling and sports betting as they happen - Thursday June 20, 2019.