Crime
FTX Crashing Crypto Exchange Exec Had Ties to Massive Poker Cheating Scandal
The one-time attorney for the poker firm was heard on an audio tape "actively conspiring with the other principals in attendance to (a) publicly obfuscate the source of the cheating, (b) minimize the amount of restitution made to players, and (c) force shareholders to shoulder most of the bill"
Fetterman Bounces Back, Pelosi Home Invasion October Surprise: Latest Midterm Odds
Fetterman suffered a stroke in the early summer and continues to recover. He still has difficulties communicating and that was evident in Tuesday night's debate.
Extortion Among the Charges Against Three Individuals in Illegal Massachusetts Bookmaking Case
Sports betting is now legal in Massachusetts but the commonwealth's Attorney General is not having bookmaking businesses operate that engage in money laundering and other illicit activities.
2 Dead, 6 Injured in Shock Vegas Strip Attack Thursday: Showgirls Among Those Killed
Police responded to multiple calls of stabbings near the 3100 block of Las Vegas Boulevard on the Las Vegas Strip near the Encore Hotel at about 11:40 am local time (2:40 pm ET). At lest two are dead and six injured. A total of eight people were stabbed.
State Trooper and Others Accused of Running Gambling, Prostitution Ring Claim Activity was Legal
An attorney for a co-defendant's counsel said Friday during a pretrial conference that the defense will seek to call an expert to testify explaining why the gaming machines seized are actually legal.
Landlord Killed With Hammer, Police Say Checks Forged to Fuel Killer's Gambling Addiction
Victim's body wrapped in the shower curtain and beneath some heavier items.
175 Offshore Gambling to be Shut Down in the Philippines
Plus teenagers' exposure to sports betting a risky gamble in Massachusetts as Gaming Commission mulls its options on advertising.
Sportsbook Operator Who Ran Bookie Business for Over 15 Years Indicted by DOJ Accused of Mob Links, Extortion
Plus why the slow rollout of sports betting in Massachusetts?
Suspect Captured in Killing of Vegas Journalist: Was an Elected Official
Clark County Public Administrator Robert "Rob" Telles, a Democrat, was taken into custody at his home by police SWAT officers.
Suspect Sought in Murder of Vegas Reporter
Police have released a photo of an individual they believe had some involvement in the stabbing death of a prominent Las Vegas reporter. The surveillance do not show the suspect's face.
Obstruction Probe of Classified Documents Has Trump Indictment Odds Slashed Further
The U.S. Justice Department dropped a bombshell late Tuesday night with the release of a 36-page filing in response to former President Donald Trump's request to have a third party appointed to sift through seized documents. The filing, which went public shortly before 11:30 pm ET, suggests there is evidence of obstuction of justice.
Sex Trafficker Name Added to Notorious Las Vegas Black Book
Weatherspoon has a long rap record that includes a history of violence against women and alleged sex trafficking in Las Vegas Casinos. Weatherspoon was arrested in 2011 for allegedly punching a 15-year-old boy in the face.
Bills Release Araiza Following Gang Rape Allegation
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the "Bills have informed rookie punter Matt Araiza that he is being released, effective immediately. Araiza has been accused along with two others of gang raping a 17-year-old girl last year in a civil lawsuit filed on Thursday."
Buffalo Bills Punter Matt Araiza, Two Others Accused of Gang Raping Minor
Araiza was considered among the more coveted special team players in this year's NFL Draft. The former Aztec averaged 51.2 yards per punt for his career. While capable of playing both punter and kicker positions, Araiza was expected to serve as a punter in for the Bills.
Skill Games Scammers Plead Guilty
While "Social Voucher" may not have been an actual thing, the scheme was running from 2013 to 2018 with some $21 million raised from investors over that time.
FBI Agent Sentenced for Gambling Away Government Money at Bellagio
U.S. District Judge Gloria Navarro will determine if the former agent, Scott F. Carpenter, 40, can serve his sentence three-month in home confinement.
Illegal Poker Den Took in Up to $2,000 a Night
Named in the warrant was one David B. Stern, 31, of Thomaston. He was known by the name "The Club Hou$e" and would regularly promote the games through the Facebook group, CT Valley Poker Players.
Former Indiana State Senator Sentenced in Casino Scheme
A former Indiana state senator and a longtime casino executive were sentenced Wednesday to federal prison terms for their roles in a scheme that illegally funneled gambling company money to the politician's unsuccessful 2016 congressional campaign.
Charged Sportsbook Operator Accused of Extortion: “Tell Him I’m Going to Put Him Under the F------g Bridge"
8 New York crime family members are facing charges of racketeering, illegal gambling, money laundering conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and related offenses.
Former Trump Attorney Michael Cohen Says the Mar-A-Lago Mole is Jared Kushner: Latest Odds
"It is someone in his immediate family," Cohen said. "It has to be someone in his inner circle."
Bet Which Country Trump Flees To
In wake of all the drama that continues to surround Donald Trump, and the increasing chances of indictment, our friends at BetOnline have now released odds on which country the former President might flee to.
BitMart Loses Bid to Limit FTC Probe, Gambling Kingpin Arrested
On August 9, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued an order denying the petition sought by the New Jersey-based Bachi.Tech Corporation to quash or limit portions of a Civil Investigative Demand (CID).
Brash Gambler Who Won $53K Gets Robbed Shortly After
An unidentified man who took his winnings in cash was followed to his hotel in the early hours of June 14 and robbed. Now Tampa police have two suspects they are questioning. A third remains at large. None of the suspects names have been released and no arrests made.
Yahoo News: A Trump Indictment Over Mishandling Classified Documents Possible
Gambling911.com can report a sharp rise in searches for Trump Indictment odds as well as Which Non-Extradition Country Trump Might Go To and even odds on whether Melania will divorce him. In recent days there is an influx of folks seeking out betting odds on the Mar-A-Lago mole.
Better Call Saul Betting Odds Favor Jail for Gene
Better Call Saul’s series finale will air Monday Aug. 15 and our friends at SportsBetting continue to take bets on various outcomes.
DeSantis References 1930s Gambling Case in Suspending State Attorney Andrew Warren
Last week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made waves when he removed twice-elected Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren, citing Warren’s disregard for his duty to enforce state laws. We also look at DeSantis' latest 2024 Presidential odds following a Justice Department search for former President Donald Trump's home earlier in the week.
Espionage Act Violations Has Gamblers Seeking Bets on Trump Non Extradition Countries
A search warrant of Mar-A-Lago released Friday afternoon shows former U.S. President Donald Trump appears to be under investigation for potential obstruction of justice, Espionage Act violations.
Bet the Mar-A-Lago Mole: Who Could it Be?
According to Newsweek, the feds were able to obtain and execute the search warrant for Mar-a-Lago this week thanks to an unnamed individual with inside knowledge of what Trump had stashed at the club and where it was. So who's the rat? Everyone wants to know.
DOJ Charges Vegas Man With Operating Sports Betting Ponzi Scheme, Stealing $8.5 Million from Victims
The defendant was officially charged with 12 counts of wire fraud and one count of mail fraud and involves approximately 72 investors in the Northern District of Ohio and elsewhere.
SEC Launches Probe Into Coinbase’s Staking Programs, Plus PositivelyDisruptive Companies Under Ayre Ventures
One of the CoinBase's long term goals is to become the #1 staking provider. Staking platforms deploy the staked crypto to help verify transactions and boost blockchain security.
