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.
Jailhouse “Snitch” Barred From Testifying in Earnest Scherer III Murder Trial
Recent Burswood Casino Crime Wave a Major Concern
Australia, namely Perth, and its Burswood Casino aka Burswood Entertainment Complex is the subject of today's extremely disturbing news report. The Western Australian Police Force, the casino and patrons are looking for solutions on how to stop an apparent crime wave that is seeing criminals target Burswood patrons. Media Man http://www.mediamanint.com and Gambling911 with not what you want to hear, but what you need to know...
Incarcerated Former BetOnSports CEO David Carruthers in Poor Mental Health
Mafia Boss Shot Dead
Nicolo "Nick" Rizzuto, considered the head of the most important mafia group in Montreal, has been killed at his home.
Canadian Poker Pro Terrence Chan Denied Entry Into U.S.: Feared a Terrorist
International terrorists have plagued the world for years.
Osama bin Laden.
Carlos the Jackal.
Terrence Chan.
Terrence Chan?
Feds Race to Seize Funds From Daniel Tzvetkoff Ahead of Full Tilt Poker Claim
Witness Testimonies in Ernie Scherer Murder Trial Won’t Be Heard Until January
Potato Peeler Robber Who Held Up Bookies Gets 5 Years Prison
In one of the more bizarre robberies ever reported, a man was sentenced to 5 years behind bars for robbing a bookmaker. The weapon: A potato peeler!
Gary McGain, 29, hid the peeler in a sock so it looked like a gun and pointed it at a cashier’s head.
McGain appears to have been a serial robber, having hit the same bookmakers on at least one previous occasion.
Gambino Crime Family Associate Andrew Merola Sentenced to 11 Years
A Gambino Crime family associate, Andrew Merola of Toms River, New Jersey, has been sentenced to 11 years for his role in an elaborate racketeering and sports betting ring.
22 of Merola’s co-defendants had already pled guilty to crimes that included fraud, extortion, loan-sharking and sports betting.
"Any which way they could make money, they wouldn't hesitate to seize the moment," said former federal prosecutor Ronald Wigler, who led the case.
Gambling to Blame for Former Georgetown, NBA Player’s Shooting
The October 21 shooting of former NBA player Charles E. Smith in the Fairwood community of Bowie, Maryland, was over a gambling dispute, police have confirmed.
Police spokeswoman Sgt. Michelle Reedy told the Gazette that a search of the house where Smith resided and was found shot turned up "a large quantity of cocaine and evidence of a gambling operation,” including ledgers.
As of Thursday October 27, Smith remained in fair condition.
Bookie, Enforcer Has Bail Reduced By Court
Andover, Massachusetts residents and accused bookmaker/loan shark and his “enforcer” had their bails reduced by a judge on Tuesday.
According to the Eagle Tribune, Judge Mary-Lou Rup lowered the bails for both Joseph Giallanella, 62, of North Andover, and Wendell Bradford, 44, of Taunton on Tuesday. Both men are tied to a 31-person indictment issued last Thursday that included reputed Boston mobster Mark Rossetti.
