Crime

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

Mississippi Magician Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Defrauding Iowa Casino

After evading authorities for seven years, Shaun Joseph Benward was located and arrested in Mississippi in April 2025, according to the Iowa Department of Public Safety.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sat, 02/14/2026 - 14:49

Born Again Former Connecticut Mobster Dead at 74

At some point in his illustrious career, Milano would come to realize he was being targeted for elimination by Grasso. As such, he joined a plot to instead assassinate Grasso, becoming a prominent part of the team that murdered him in June of 1989.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sat, 02/14/2026 - 14:32

Top Trending: Texas Lottery, Winter Olympics, Pistons Brawl

Our coverage of a Texas resident whose lottery scratch ticket was turned into a cool $1 million has gone viral over the last 36 hours with no sign of waning in readership. 31,920 impressions have come in for this story alone.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 02/12/2026 - 21:51

Florida Lawmakers Race to Get House Bill 189 Passed as Illegal Gambling Operations Pop Up Across State

Lawmakers are pushing to have House Bill 189 on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' desk by the end of this year's legislative period March 13. The bill seeks to impose stiffer penalties on illegal gambling operators popping up across the state.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Thu, 02/12/2026 - 20:25

2 Israelis Charged With Using Classified Military Information to Place Bets

Two Israelis have been charged with using classified military information to place bets on how future events will unfold, Israeli authorities said Thursday, accusing the individuals of “serious security offenses.”

Submitted by Associated Press on, Thu, 02/12/2026 - 19:27

Global Poker, Chumba Casino Founder Recently Arrested on Assault and Drug Charges

Virtual Gaming Worlds billionaire founder Laurence Escalante appeared in a Perth, Australia court last week to face multiple criminal charges that include aggravated assault occasioning bodily harm, aggravated home burglary, theft, and criminal damage or destruction of property.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 02/11/2026 - 11:54

Keir Starmer Out By July According to Prediction Markets

Lawmakers have rallied around British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after some in his center-left party questioned the PM's judgment in appointing Peter Mendelson to the high-profile diplomatic post in 2024 despite his ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 02/10/2026 - 16:15

Pennsylvania-Based Amusement Company Pleads Guilty in Illegal Gambling Scheme

Deibler Brothers Novelty Company pleads guilty to a felony charge regarding installment and operation of hundreds of illegal video gambling devices at bars, convenience stores, and other locations in numerous counties.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Tue, 02/10/2026 - 09:14

Top Trending: Super Bowl, FanDuel Fraudsters Winter Olympics and Massive Readership Numbers

Gambling911.com realized a quarter of a million impressions Sunday (248,271), but it wasn't all courtesy of the Super Bowl. Of course, the latter was huge.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mon, 02/09/2026 - 09:07

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