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Joren van der Sloot Finally Confesses to Murder Natalie Halloway

Joren van der Sloot Finally Confesses to Murder Natalie Halloway

Is currently serving time for murder of Peruvian woman the poker player met in casino.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Oct/23/2023

Worldgame365.me Center Stage in Italy Football Gambling Scandal

Worldgame365.me Center Stage in Italy Football Gambling Scandal

Sandro Tonali has denied introducing fellow footballer Nicolo Fagioli to an illegal betting app that is center stage in an expansive sports betting probe tied to Italian football players.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Oct/19/2023

Newcastle £52m New Signing Sandro Tonali is a 'Gambling Addict' According to Agent

The admission comes in the wake of a massive gambling probe that is currently rocking Italian football.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Oct/17/2023

Mob Scion Thomas Gambino Dead at Age 94

Mob Scion Thomas Gambino Dead at Age 94

In the 90's, Gambino went on trial  on charges that he engaged in racketeering in Connecticut by controlling major gambling and loan-sharking operations there. 

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Oct/16/2023

High Roller Blames Casino Losses on Spiked Drink

News of the suit comes as a class action complaint was filed against MGM following a massive breach of customer data.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Oct/16/2023

Truth About Real Reason for Ousting of Ex Resorts World CEO Coming Soon He Says

Termination comes as current and former casino executives said to be under federal probe.

Submitted by Frank Doyle on, Oct/13/2023

Caesars Admits to Second Cyber Attack That Compromised Customer Data... After Paying Ransom

Both MGM and Caesars are now facing lawsuits in the wake of last month's cyber attacks

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/08/2023

All MGM Customer Personal Data Including Social Security Numbers Breached

MGM has confirmed that all customer data provided to the casino and hospitality company prior to March 2019 has been breached following a massive cyber attack last month that crippled operations for more than a week.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Oct/06/2023

Gambler Sues After Getting Hit in Eye By Rogue Roulette Ball at Vegas Casino

The lawsuit, filed by local resident Dalease Brown, claims that the dealer rolled the roulette marble “in a negligent and unsafe speed/manner". 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Oct/02/2023

Bob Baffert Sues Social Media Influencers: Accuses Them of Extortion, Defamation

Suit claims that one of the influencers “specifically asked his followers to bring dangerous objects to hurl at Baffert and his family."

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Sep/28/2023

Any Odds on Senator Menendez Resigning?

Any Odds on Senator Menendez Resigning?

Menendez plead not guilty on Wednesday to federal charges accusing him of pocketing bribes of cash and gold bars in exchange for wielding his political influence.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/27/2023

Attorney: Twitter Bookies the Scourge of Sports Betting Today

Attorney Joe Durham names names and warns about Leighton Thetford III @purewage_. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/27/2023

Attorney Talks Going After Stiff Bookies and How Certain State Laws Make it Possible

No longer will so-called Twitter bookie say "What are you going to do, sue me for taking bets?"  Attorney Durham says "That's exactly what I'm going to do".  And he's going to sue him for every bet he's ever taken from anybody.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/26/2023

Attorney Representing Whistleblower in Bookie Case to Appear on Vegashorsepools

Defendant owns Alabama car dealership. "I have been getting tons of questions about this case and I look forward to recording with @vegashorsepools....and I will try to address a lot of the questions I consistently get."

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/25/2023

Bombshell Report: Bookie Being Sued Once Broke Into Home, Was Shot By Owner

"He was laying on his butt and crying," a neighbor said after the co-defendant was shot multiple times.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Sep/25/2023

Confidential FBI Source Calls Resorts World Vegas Sleuth David Wheatley a 'Dope' Amidst Scandal

Sacked Resorts World President Scott Sibella's alleged improprieties, and rationale behind his termination, may jeopardize MGM's hopes to secure a NYC casino license.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Sep/22/2023

4 More Iowa Athletes Plead Guilty to Underage Gambling

Per ESPN's Adam Rittenberg, the reduced charge of underage gambling carries a fine of $645 and the athletes won't face further criminal penalties.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/20/2023

Interpol Helps Take Down Massive Gambling Ring

“Organized crime groups will exploit the tiniest of gaps given the opportunity. In this case, we’re talking about a 20 or 30 second advantage that led to significant gains,” said INTERPOL Secretary General Jürgen Stock.

Submitted by Press Release on, Sep/17/2023

Gambling911 World Exclusive: Former Longhorns Player Sued for Running GA Bookie Biz

Gambling911 World Exclusive: Former Longhorns Player Sued for Running GA Bookie Biz

One of those sued went on to work for the Houston Texans.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/16/2023

MI AG Orders Social Media Online Casinos Out of State: No More Chumba Casino in Michigan?

The American Gaming Association this week praised Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel for effectively shutting down the illegal Michigan operations of Massachusetts based Golden Hearts Games, Inc.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/15/2023

Ransom Group Issues Statement Claiming MGM Has Yet to Pay Up: Alludes to Insider Trading

"We believe MGM will not agree to a deal with us.  Simply observe their insider trading behavior.  You believe this company is concerned with your privacy and well-being while visiting one of their resorts?"

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/14/2023

Social Security Numbers Compromised at Caesars

Credit card numbers also in the hands of hackers.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/14/2023

MGM Still Reeling 5 Days After Cyber Attack: Chaos May Be Casino Company's Own Doing

Caesars admits to paying hackers millions to stop attack on own company.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/14/2023

MGM Hack Likely the Result of Scattered Spider, Moody's Says Downgrade Possible

MGM Resorts on Wednesday said that a cyber incident that has significantly disrupted properties across the United States for the past three days represents a material risk to the company, CNBC reports.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/13/2023

MGM Response to Security Breach is Outrageous: Apparent Origin of Attack a Head Scratcher

"All ALPHV ransomware group did to compromise MGM Resorts was hop on LinkedIn, find an employee, then call the Help Desk. A company valued at $33,900,000,000 was defeated by a 10-minute conversation."

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/13/2023

An Insider's Look at the MGM Hack That Has Paralyzed Their Properties Nationwide

Some folks are reporting fraudulent charges on their credit cards though it is unknown if this has anything to do with this week's breach as the cyber attack continues despite what MGM is saying.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Sep/12/2023

Slots Down, Casino Rooms Empty at MGM Properties Amidst Epic Cyber Attack

Chaos erupted at the MGM-owned Borgata Casino in Atlantic City Sunday night through Monday.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/12/2023

Thousands of Bellagio, Mandalay Bay Guests Locked Out of Rooms in Wake of Massive Hack

Some slot machines also shut down.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/11/2023

Stake.com Hack Was Done By North Korea, FBI Claims

Stake.com Hack Was Done By North Korea, FBI Claims

The massive breach took place on Monday September 4.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/10/2023

Former State Senator's Casino Cited for Dealer Errors, Inaccurate Payouts

Former State Senator's Casino Cited for Dealer Errors, Inaccurate Payouts

Andy Sanborn is under investigation for accepting Covid-19 funding for his casino but is accused of using the funds to purchase expensive sports cars for he and his wife, the latter of whom is a current serving state representative.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/05/2023

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