Craigslist Killer Used Primitive Scalpel To Kill Himself In Prison
The so-called Craigslist Killer, Philip Markoff, used a “primitive scalpel” to kill himself in a Massachusetts prison over the weekend.
Markoff was awaiting trial in the murder of a 25-year-old New York masseuse Julissa Brisman. Markoff responded to an ad on the popular online bulletin board Craigslist. He allegedly met his victim and shot her dead, then robbed Ms. Brisman. A med student, Markoff was said to owe substantial gambling debts at the time of the murder.
Joran van der Sloot was a Poker Playing Punk
As Gambling911.com has extensively covered, accused murderer Joran van der Sloot has long been tied to poker, both brick and mortar and online. The Dutchman was attending the Latin American Poker Tour in Lima, Peru when he met Stephany Flores. She would be killed in his hotel room. Van der Sloot would later confess to the murder, though he has since recanted that confession.
Craigslist Killer Commits Suicide in Jail
The so-called Craigslist Killer has committed suicide in a Massachusetts jail.
Shooting at Online Gambling Hotbed Highlights Costa Rica Crime Escalation
Crown Casino Ferrari Thief Gets Jail
Australian casino news keeps coming thick and fast. Crown Casino, the crown in the jewel of Aussie casino king James Packer, experienced a dash of The Fast And The Furious a few months back in a rare Ferrari theft incident that attracted worldwide headlines. Media Man and Gambling911 put you in the drivers seat with this Pink Panther meets Naked Gun and Heist calamity, which has finally seen the daring thief behind bars...
Canada Tightens Law on Organized Crime
(UPI) - The Canadian government Wednesday unveiled a new set of rules aimed at countering organized crime.
Connecticut Killer Omar Thornton a Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Fan
Mass murders and poker the perfect mix? Or so it seems.
Japan Police Raid Yakuza Offices as Part of Sumo Gambling Scandal
(AFP) - Japanese police on Monday raided the offices of yakuza gangs in connection with a widening gambling scandal tarnishing the tradition-steeped sport of sumo.
Another Ugly Chapter in Disgraced NBA Ref's Tale
Lorri Helfand, Times Staff Writer
LARGO — Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy hoped his book, showing how he became the "central figure in a Mafia-controlled gambling ring," would earn enough to pay off a $200,000 debt. He also hoped it would provide some financial security for himself and four daughters.
To date, he hasn't gotten a dime.
Australia’s Most Dangerous Casino: The Conrad Hotel and Casino
Australian land based casino and pubs, clubs and hotels have a bit of a reputation as not exactly totally safe places to hang out. Some of the dangers of land based casinos in Australia were touched on in the Productivity Report into gaming, but new findings further back this up with the Gold's Coast's Jupiters getting the most heat. Media Man and Gambling911 bring in the bodyguards with bullet proof vests, baton sticks and plastic handcuffs at the ready with this special report...
Federal Agents Order Shutdown of Blogs
Some 73,000 blogs were shut down this past week, reportedly based on an order by US federal agents.
FBI Raids Houston Poker Tournament
The FBI in conjunction with the Harris County Sheriffs Department conducted a raid on a Houston, Texas underground poker game late Tuesday night.
Sports Betting Scam Bilked Investors Out of $1 Million
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Nevada has charged Yul Na with 30 counts of wire fraud, 29 counts of money laundering and criminal forfeiture related to a sports betting scam that bilked investors out of nearly $1 million. Na has been charged with money laundering and fraud charges and will have to pay a $250,000 fine on each count as well as the forfeiture of money or property up to $962,350.
