Crime

Poker Pro Ernie Scherer III Sentenced to Life for Murder of Parents

Poker pro Ernie Scherer III has received a life sentence for the murder of his parents, 60-year-old Ernest Scherer Jr. and 57-year-old Charlene Abendroth.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sat, 05/21/2011 - 11:53

Lottery Millionaire Kills Landlord Over Eviction

A Michigan lottery millionaire killed his daughter's landlord over her eviction, Detroit police say.

Submitted by on, Fri, 05/20/2011 - 10:02

Fallout From Costa Rica Raids Continues

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 05/19/2011 - 22:19

Non US Poker Players at Full Tilt Poker Now Having Trouble Cashing Out

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 05/18/2011 - 22:18

QuickTender / UseMyWallet Funds Not Going Through in US

QuickTender / UseMyWallet has stopped sending funds to US players.

Submitted by on, Wed, 05/18/2011 - 17:53

Howard Lederer Vegas Home Worth $2.9 Million

The mansion purchased by Full Tilt Poker bigwig pro rep Howard Lederer is a rare commodity in Las Vegas these days. It actually went up in value since being purchased last year.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 05/17/2011 - 12:02

Attorney Who Blew Jay Cohen Case Ben Brafman Defending IMF Alleged Rapist

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Mon, 05/16/2011 - 19:52

Howard Lederer and Chris Ferguson Step Down from PPA Board

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 05/16/2011 - 14:21

Allegations That IMF Boss Tried to Rape French Journalist Tristane Banon

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Mon, 05/16/2011 - 12:08

Bellagio Bandit May Have Robbed Suncoast Casino

The so-called Bellagio Bandit, Anthony Carleo, may be facing charges in connection with a robbery at the Suncoast Casino in Las Vegas.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mon, 05/16/2011 - 10:55

Absolute Poker Head of Customer Service Arrested Earlier This Week

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sat, 05/14/2011 - 11:03

Case Against Online Poker Sites Weak Says I. Nelson Rose

Noted gambling industry attorney I. Nelson Rose breaks down the case against three online poker rooms indicted on April 15: PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker and UB.com.

Nelson made his assertions last week on Casino City.com. It’s a most interesting read.

Gambling911.com will break down Rose’s points in an easy-to-read format.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 05/12/2011 - 23:37

New York Prosecutors Confirm Deal with UB.com, Absolute Poker

Submitted by on, Thu, 05/12/2011 - 18:39

Disgraced Gambling Ref Tim Donaghy to Appear on Vegas Insider Radio

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Thu, 05/12/2011 - 17:41

Full Tilt Poker: The F***ing Titanic in the Middle of the Ocean

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 05/11/2011 - 22:54

Former Mets Clubhouse Manager to be Arrested

Submitted by C Costigan on, Wed, 05/11/2011 - 10:31

Absolute Poker, UB.com Issue Revised Statement Tuesday Night

Submitted by on, Tue, 05/10/2011 - 22:58

UB.com, Absolute Poker Reach Agreement With US Attorney’s Office

Submitted by on, Tue, 05/10/2011 - 18:17

Poker is Key in “Justice for Natalee Holloway” TV Movie

A new TV movie about the Natalee Holloway case doesn't wait long to feature gambling--the second scene of the film takes place in a South American casino.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Mon, 05/09/2011 - 22:23