Crime
Oldest Living Mobster And "Deep Throat" Financier Behind Bars: 'Jesus Suffered. He Didn't Squeal on Nobody'
John “Sonny” Franzese, now 102 and living in a nursing home, was the oldest serving federal prisoner at age 100
Body of 5Dimes Owner Found
A group of assassins recorded the macabre moment when they buried the body of the American businessman Sean “Tony” Creighton.
NJ Seizes Gambling Winnings
New Jersey regulators have seized more than $107,000 won by underage or otherwise prohibited gamblers at Atlantic City's Borgata casino.
China Internet Censor Gets 14 Years for Corruption
China’s former internet censor, who once held high-profile meetings with industry leaders such as Apple CEO Tim Cook and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, was sentenced to 14 years in prison on corruption charges Tuesday.
Conor McGregor Under Investigation for Alleged Sexual Assault
UFC star Conor McGregor is accused of a sexual assault in his native Ireland, according to a report by The New York Times.
Family Renews Appeal to Find Missing Poker Player
The family of missing Icelandic poker player Jon Jonsson continue their efforts to help locate the poker player who vanished in Dublin Ireland February 9.
Mobster Hit Suspect Shows Symbol Linked to Conspiracy Theory
The man charged with killing the reputed boss of the Gambino crime family had a symbol on his hand that some say is associated with a conspiracy theory.
Alleged Mob Boss Murderer Likely Dead Meat
Anthony Comello is suspected of murdering 53-year-old mob boss Francesco “Franky Boy” Cali, but prison may be the safest place for him as sources close to the Staten Island police say the cold blooded killer "has an X on his back".
Mob Boss Murder Suspect in Custody
The NYPD held a press conference Saturday, saying Anthony Comello is in custody and expected to be charged for Gambino crime figure Frank Cali's murder.
Suspect Involved in Shootout With Police Outside Bellagio Dies
Las Vegas police say a robbery suspect wounded during in a brief shootout with police outside the Bellagio hotel-casino on the Strip has died. An officer shot in his bulletproof vest escaped serious injury.
Gambino Crime Boss Shot Dead
The reputed boss of New York’s Gambino crime family was shot to death in front of his home by a gunman who may have staged a car accident to lure him outside, dying a virtual unknown compared with his swaggering 1980s-era predecessor, John Gotti.
Conor McGregor Arrested in Miami for Strong Arm Robbery
UFC star Conor McGregor was arrested and charged with strong armed robbery and criminal mischief late Monday afternoon for smashing an individual's cellphone who attempted to take his photo.
Blackjack Dealer Charged With Helping Gamblers Cheat
A former blackjack dealer at a Connecticut casino has been charged with conspiring with two gamblers to cheat the casino out of more than $60,000.
More Than Two Dozen Arrested in Tuesday Gambling Raids
27 individuals were arrested Tuesday following the raids of two Westminster, CA homes.
Pro Bowler Pacman Jones Arrested at Casino
Former Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones has been arrested and jailed after an incident at a southeastern Indiana casino.
Sports Betting Could Have to Contend With Insider Trading Laws
Andrew Mentock of ozy.com details how insider trading laws could soon impact the world of sports wagering.
Former Top Cop Accused of Pawning Guns to Fuel Gambling Addiction
An attorney for fired Hallendale, Florida police officer Yan Kleyman, claims Department superiors were well aware of his client's gambling addiction.
Mobile Transactions in Online Gambling Skyrocket: So Too Does Cheating and Credit Card Fraud
Mobile transactions in the online gambling space has grown 95% over the last five years, and that trend continues as 2019 is now underway.
Online Gambling Developer Accused of Swindling Investors Out of Millions
Federal regulators are accusing a Las Vegas online game developer of gambling away part of his investors’ money.
FBI: No Specific Motive in Vegas Mass Shooting That Killed 58
The high-stakes gambler responsible for the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history sought notoriety in the attack but left his specific motive a mystery, the FBI said Tuesday as it concluded the investigation of the 2017 massacre that killed 58 country music fans.
Former Kansas Trooper Sentenced in Wichita Gambling Probe
A retired 53-year-old highway patrol trooper was sentenced to a year of probation for lying to the FBI during an investigation into illegal gambling in Wichita.
Buyers Line Up to Purchase Mobster's Former Vegas Home
A Las Vegas home that once belonged to notorious Chicago mobster Tony Spilotro is up for sale.
Police Convicted on Gambling-Related Charges
A former Dallas police officer and two suspended officers have been convicted on gambling-related charges.
Poker Pro Gets 18 Months Prison Sentence
A poker pro has been sentenced in a Santa Ana, California court to 18 months.
Costa Rica Law Enforcement Doubtful Sean Creighton Kidnapping Will Have Same Results as Ryan Piercy
Piercy was kidnapped in Costa Rica in 2015 and returned a month later
Dario Extra: 5Dimes Owner Body Buried on Farm
Dario Extra is reporting that Sean "Tony" Creighton, the owner of 5Dimes Sportsbook in Costa Rica is presumed dead.
Officers Tied to 5Dimes Owner Kidnapping Released
Two transit police officers arrested for their alleged involvement in the kidnapping of 5Dimes owner Sean "Tony" Creighton have been released.
Massive Tennis Match-Fixing Ring Unraveled
The crooked tennis players knew him as “Maestro.” To European investigators, the Armenian based in Belgium is emerging as the suspected ringleader of an organized gambling syndicate suspected of fixing hundreds of matches and paying off more than 100 players from around Europe.
Death of Man Outside Casino Investigated as Homicide
Sheriff’s officials say the death of a man whose body was found in a casino parking lot in Sauk County is being investigated as a homicide.
One of 5Dimes Owner Kidnappers Appears to Have had Ties to Malta, Bookmaking
The mother of a suspected ring leader in the alleged kidnapping of 5Dimes owner Sean “Tony” Creighton, appears to have some ties to Malta and bookmakers who once operated there.
