Crime

Mickey Mouse Casino T-Shirt Scam Leaves Vegas Conference Crowd Speechless

Group also recognized an incident that occurred at the Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort in Connecticut involving marked pai gow tiles.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mon, 03/09/2026 - 13:44

Young Casino Creep Arrested After Robbing Elderly Woman in Rhode Island

Cody Paigen, 20, of Massachusetts, has been arrested for allegedly robbing an elderly woman at Bally's Twin River Lincoln Casino on January 9, and will be arraigned on Monday.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Sun, 03/08/2026 - 15:11

The Bookie: Inside the High-Stakes World of Sports Betting With Legendary Bookmaker Art Manteris

"The Bookie: Inside the High-Stakes World of Sports Betting―A Legendary Bookmaker's Tale of Gangsters, Celebrities, and the Art of the Game" is now out, and it is a "must read".

Submitted by steve cooper on, Sun, 03/08/2026 - 11:37

These Were the Jacksonville Area Establishments Hit By Last Week's Gambling Raids Across Florida: Most Remain Open

Authorities seized 525 gaming machines and nearly $200,000 in cash over a 48 hour period the end of this past week. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said the number is likely to continue rising as the investigation progresses.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 03/06/2026 - 13:22

Plea Deals Anticipated in NBA Gambling, Mafia Poker Rigging Cases Involving Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier

A trial date was set for Billups in November. A popular sports handicapper is among those charged.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 03/05/2026 - 09:22

Infamous Italian Mobster Nitto Santapaola Dies in Prison at Age 87: Mastermind Behind Murder of Two Judges

Santapaola's criminal activity consisted of drug trafficking, extortion, construction corruption and illegal gambling, including sports betting, underground casinos and card clubs.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 03/04/2026 - 21:28

In Bad Taste: Polymarket Gets Lambasted for Offering Nancy Guthrie Betting Market

Plus Kalshi under fire for Iran strike and Supreme Leader betting markets, including accusations of insider trading.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Wed, 03/04/2026 - 08:06

Chumba Casino Founder Hit With Fresh Set of Drug-Related Allegations

Australian billionaire and founder of some of the biggest names in sweepstakes casinos is now facing a fresh set of drug-related charges following his arrest for domestic abuse last month.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mon, 03/02/2026 - 09:59

Another Massive Gambling Bust in Florida: This One the Biggest Yet

Sports bars, taverns, gas stations and convenience stores were among those raided.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 03/01/2026 - 16:08

Phoenix Police Probe Accusations of Sexual Assault by Ex-Mobster Sammy the Bull

A woman has come forward to claim that a former mobster, Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano, forcibly kissed her, talked about his penis and even threatened her.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 02/26/2026 - 20:18

Former NBA Player Accused in Gambling Case Jontay Porter Joins Seattle SuperHawks

The USBL is being revived after nearly two decades. The reboot is planned to begin play in March 2026 with a season and a lineup of eight new and returning franchises, including the Superhawks.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Thu, 02/26/2026 - 18:19

SCOTUSblog Co-Founder and High Stakes Poker Player Thomas Goldstein Convicted in Tax Evasion Case

A prominent Supreme Court litigator who also published a popular blog about the nation’s highest court was convicted Wednesday of tax evasion and related charges stemming from his secretive lifestyle as an ultra-high-stakes poker player.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Thu, 02/26/2026 - 08:38

Epstein Prop Bets Available for the Clinton Hearings

While all eyes were on Tuesday night's State of the Union Address, many ears will be cupped against the House Oversight Committee's walls Thursday and Friday (February 26 and 27).

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 02/24/2026 - 19:52

Naked Man Arrested in West Virginia Casino Charged With Murder of His Own Father

The victim was shot at least six times in the back and head with a chainsaw found by his feet.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Tue, 02/24/2026 - 13:43

Naked Man Arrested at West Virginia Casino Now May Be Wanted for Murder

Thomas Jeffrey Lawson Jr., 33, of Iaeger, West Virginia is currently incarcerated at the South Central Regional Jail after being charged with indecent exposure for the casino. But things may be getting much worse for him.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 02/22/2026 - 21:55

New Haven Connecticut Former Police Chief Used Funds Set Aside to Pay Confidential Informants to Instead Pay Off Gambling Debts

Connecticut State Police claim the disgraced former police chief wagered a combined $4.46 million in just a one-year period.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sat, 02/21/2026 - 19:00

Galveston Area Mayor Busted for Illegal Gambling Speaks Out

"I have been charged by the State with offenses as a private citizen and business owner. Neither my work as Mayor for the City of Hitchcock nor my work as an administrator for Hitchcock Independent School District has been implicated in these charges."

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Sat, 02/21/2026 - 09:21

Mayor of Galveston Texas Suburb Arrested During Gambling Raid Across 20 Locations

The City of Hitchcock is also named in the complaint as 33 arrested.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Fri, 02/20/2026 - 13:44

Prince Andrew Conviction Odds: No the Favorite But Still Close

Prince Andrew in old photo with Jeffrey Epstein victim and accomplice

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of King Charles III and the artist formerly knowns at Prince Andrew, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Submitted by Press Release on, Thu, 02/19/2026 - 17:11

Betting Market: Will Prince Andrew Be Sentenced to Prison?

The shock arrest of Prince Andrew Thursday has led one prediction market to begin offering trading on whether the disgraced former prince will ultimately be sentenced to prison.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 02/19/2026 - 16:04

Next Person to Be Arrested Over Epstein Files as Former Prince Andrew Jailed

News that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office has sent shock waves across the globe Thursday morning.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 02/19/2026 - 09:07

Top Trending: A Number of Gambling911 Stories Go Viral in Recent Days

The numbers are in and they are pretty YUGE....by our standards at least.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 02/18/2026 - 21:01

Corpus Christi Man Pleads Guilty to Threatening Louisville Football Coach Over Gambling Loss

“I’m going to spend the rest of my life making yours miserable. You cost me $80,000 last night You can either pay me or suffer the consequences. You your girlfriend and your parents. They will all suffer," the message read.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Wed, 02/18/2026 - 15:02

BookieCo Shut Down One Week After Torture Videos Surface

BookieCo owner being held in shooting incident that took place last month.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 02/17/2026 - 19:07

Murder-Suicide at Rio Hotel and Casino on Vegas Strip

Mom and preteen were in Vegas to attend cheerleading meet.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Mon, 02/16/2026 - 12:08

Former Cleveland Guardians Coach Comes Clean About Gambling Scandal That Rocked the Franchise

A former coach with the Cleveland Guardians, Craig Albernaz this weekend opened up about a gambling scandal that rocked Major League Baseball.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sun, 02/15/2026 - 20:47

Betting Market: Will Anyone Be Jailed Over Epstein Files Disclosures?

18 percent believe there will be individuals arrested with over $150,000 in trading volume thus far.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sun, 02/15/2026 - 14:09

These Are Your Top Trending Stories and Searches for Sunday February 15: 350,340 Impressions

What started off as a pretty slow day Saturday turned into a huge traffic day for us here at Gambling911.com as two stories went viral during the evening hours. 350,340 impressions were recorded over the last 24 hours.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 02/15/2026 - 10:14

Damning Texts Allegedly Uncovered on Phone Belonging to Terry Rozier as Part of Gambling Probe

Rozier is named in a gambling investigation. In other news, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo announced his investment in the predictions market, Kalshi.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Sat, 02/14/2026 - 21:11

Four Victims Identified as Police Dismantle Casino 'Torture Chamber'

The victims were reportedly tortured to extort money or to force “confessions” regarding alleged criminal plots against the primary suspect.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Sat, 02/14/2026 - 20:31

Breaking News

Mickey Mouse Casino T-Shirt Scam Leaves Vegas Conference Crowd Speechless

Group also recognized an incident that occurred at the Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort in Connecticut involving marked pai gow tiles.

Miami Dolphins 2026 AFC East Division Odds Still Pay Out $2000 on $100 Bet With Malik Willis Signing

Willis will pay out $900 for every $100 bet should he start Week 1 for the Dolphins with odds having been offered by BetOnline.

Underdog Sports Acquires Exchange as Means to Enter Lucrative Prediction Market Sector

The acquisition enables Underdog to offer its own federally-compliant prediction market exchange, giving customers even more ways to express their opinions on sports and beyond.

Prediction Markets to Expand Beyond Yes and No as Cboe Introduces Innovative Framework

Cboe's prediction markets will introduce a third dimension – a new middle ground – enabling customers to engage with defined risk, while gaining the opportunity to earn a partial payout when they are directionally correct, even if the result is not precisely on their target.