Station Casinos Group Donates $13K to Salvation Army Following Theft
No Delay in Alabama Gambling Trial: Allegedly Bought And Sold Votes
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- A federal judge has refused to delay the April 4 trial date for the 11 people accused of buying and selling votes on pro-gambling legislation in Montgomery.
Nine of the 11 defendants wanted a delay because they said they needed more time to review taped phone calls and 200,000 pages of documents turned over by the prosecution. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson declined to grant a delay during a hearing Tuesday in Montgomery. But he said he will reconsider the request in late February or early March to see what progress the defendants are making.
Robin Hood Gambler Offers Reward For Bellagio Chip Bandit Capture
A mysterious gambler has offered a bounty on a man who robbed the luxurious Bellagio Hotel and Casino last week.
The incident in question occurred Tuesday morning around 3 am when an unidentified man entered the famed establishment wearing a motorcycle jacket and helmet. He held up a craps table in just under 3 minutes time then fled on a motorcycle with over $1.5 million in casino chips. Authorities believe he robbed another casino just days before.
No Jailtime For PartyGaming Co-Founder Anurag Dikshit
The co-founder of PartyGaming and one of India’s richest men, Anurag Dikshit, will not have to face jail time after settling with the US government.
Poker Pro John Racener Bragged on Facebook About Drinking
Even before his latest arrest for DUI, poker pro John Racener made no secret of his love of the bottle, Gambling911.com can report in another world exclusive!
He had written on his Facebook page, at http://www.facebook.com/racener#!/racener?v=info , that "Going out to my local clubs is always a good time."
Racener doesn't have a conventional Facebook page, where people can "friend" him.
The Many Mug Shots of Poker Pro John Racener
If you thought socialite Paris Hilton was a heathen, get a load of 2010 World Series of Poker runner up John Racener, who this past weekend was arrested for his 3rd DUI in less than 6 years. He has been arrested a total of 4 times over this period.
Gambling911.com World Exclusive: Arresting Officer Details John Racener Bust
2010 World Series of Poker 2nd Place Finisher John Racener to get Jail Time
Gambling Nun Embezzled Over A Million Dollars
A Catholic nun and former vice president of finance at Iona College in New Rochelle, New York, has been accused of embezzling more that $1.2 million to support her gambling habit.
My Match.com Date With Man On Trial For Bludgeoning His Parents: Ernie Scherer
Edmonton Casino Murderers Convicted
Two men have been convicted in the second degree murder and assault of Mohamed Ali Ibrahim, a Somali national who was living in Edmonton, Canada.
Montreal Arsons Tied To Mob Turf Wars
A recent spate of arsons occurring at Montreal cafes and other businesses have been tied to the local mob, according to police.
