Crime

Multiple Lawmen on the Take in NW Indiana Gambling Ring According to Court Docs: Drug Cartel Involvement Too?

The NBC Chicago investigative team has learned that an alleged mob-connected gambling operation based mostly out of Hammond, Indiana area relied on corrupt law enforcement officials to help them make millions of dollars from illegal wagers.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 05/26/2026 - 21:50

Laurel Maryland Man Sentenced for Stealing 4,800 DOJ Phones Blew Most of the Money on Gambling

Javan King used the proceeds mostly to gamble at MGM casinos and on the FanDuel sports betting site.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 05/26/2026 - 17:01

Deadly Shooting Outside Kansas City Casino

One man was pronounced dead at the scene and the suspect is on the run.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Tue, 05/26/2026 - 09:56

Hammond Indiana Bookie Allegedly Used Movie Quotes as Violent Code

Hammond Indiana welcome sign with the quote "Paint Houses"

Bookie Alexander Gagianis offered to become an enforcer in bookie business that was taken down last month. He referenced quotes from "The Irishman" that included the term "paint houses", meaning to dispose of bodies.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sun, 05/24/2026 - 12:53

'They Are Hurting My Mother!': Several Hard Rock Atlantic City Security Guards Suspended After Tackling Mom

Camillia Williams, 37, of Philadelphia, sustained injuries during the incident.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Sat, 05/23/2026 - 23:32

Three South Carolina Suspects Charged With Murder, Kidnapping After Luring Victim to NC Casino

Victim, only identified as "M.B.G", was allegedly lured to the Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort in North Carolina under the pretense that one of those charged was going to date him.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 05/21/2026 - 13:36

High Stakes Poker Pro Ye Shen Charged With Writing Two Bad Checks at Vegas Casino

Other poker players have accused Shen in the past of cheating.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Tue, 05/19/2026 - 23:21

Woman Steals Rolex Right Off Man's Wrist While Gambling at Pennsylvania Casino

Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Gaming Enforcement has released a photo of the suspect and her license plate.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 05/19/2026 - 21:06

Lake County Indiana Sheriff Scrutiny Grows Over Restaurant Ties to Massive Sports Betting Ring

All 22 defendants charged in a federal gambling and extortion investigation pleaded not guilty during arraignments in Hammond federal court on Thursday.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Sat, 05/16/2026 - 15:56

Burr Ridge Illinois Restaurateur Arrested in Gambling Case Claims in Court Filing He Was 'Man of the Year' at Church He Doesn't Attend

The Chicago church claims he’s never been a ‘serious’ member and that they do not offer such an award.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 05/13/2026 - 21:43

Hammond Indiana Alleged 'Enforcer' in Sports Betting Ring Reportedy Hobnobbed With Elected Officials

Alleged enforcer in Northwestern Indiana sports betting bust appears in photographs with top regional elected officials including a Region police chief and recent sheriff's candidate as well as top labor union officials.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 05/12/2026 - 21:27

Springfield Massachusetts Mobster Was Among Those Indicted in Northwest Indiana Sports Betting Ring

Springfield, Massachusetts man with alleged ties to the Genovese crime family swept up in last week's indictment against Northwest, Indiana sports betting ring.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 05/05/2026 - 15:43

Sweepstakes Casino Operators in Louisiana Could Be Charged With Racketeering as Bill Sent to Governor's Desk

Operators of sweepstakes casinos targeting Louisiana residents will face steep fines and potential prison sentences with new bill.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Tue, 05/05/2026 - 13:58

Cardi B Goes After Tasha K in Court Over Talking Offset’s Alleged Gambling, Shooting Outside Florida Casino

Tasha agreed to honor a non-disparagement clause as part of her bankruptcy plan tied to the Cardi B suit.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Mon, 05/04/2026 - 21:01

Man Suspected of Robbing Two Reno Casinos Captured: Also Accused of Robberies at Two Area Walmarts

Robert Kindell is accused of most recently robbing the Atlantis (April 1), the Tamarack Casino (April 19), and two Walmart locations (March 4, April 4).

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Sat, 05/02/2026 - 13:03

Sarasota, Florida Man Named in Indictment Tied to Massive Sports Betting Ring in NW Indiana

Defendants as far away as Puerto Rico charged.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Fri, 05/01/2026 - 12:42

Hammond, Indiana Restaurateur, Alleged Bookie Charged in 'Operation Porterhouse Parlay' Has Previous Conviction for Dealing Explosives

22 individuals have so far been indicted as part of "Operation Porterhouse Parlay" with more arrests and charges possible.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Fri, 05/01/2026 - 12:04

Two Vegas Casinos Accused of Sex Trafficking: Actor Sentenced to Life

The Dancing With Wolves star claimed to be a spiritual leader and used that status to avoid women on the properties, including minors.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Thu, 04/30/2026 - 15:39

Major Sports Betting Business Taken Down in Northwest Indiana: Schererville Restaurateur Alleged Mastermind

The 87-page indictment from January 2021 to April 2026 was unsealed revealing James “Jimmy the Greek” Gerodemos as the alleged mastermind

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 04/30/2026 - 08:01

Austin Texas Area Lodge Card Club to Reopen as All Charges Dropped

Seized funds and equipment will also be returned

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Tue, 04/28/2026 - 22:44

Terry Rozier Accused in Gambling Scheme Now Facing Bribery Charges

Terry Rozier was originally charged along with five others with fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy for their alleged use of inside information to profit from illegal betting activity.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Tue, 04/28/2026 - 20:49

Man Sentenced for Robbing Two Men at Reno Casinos as Hunt Continues for Tamarack Casino Bandit

Authorities say one of the victims was led down an alley and abruptly punched and knocked to the ground where he was then robbed of $1,400 in cash.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sat, 04/25/2026 - 13:00

Top Republican Lawmaker Signals GOP Openness to Pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell ... Prediction Markets Chances Surge

Polymarket traders are giving U.S. President Donald Trump odds of pardoning convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell a price of +426 (implied 19% chance).

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sat, 04/25/2026 - 10:48

Gambler Allegedly Used Hairdryer to Steal $35K From Online Betting Site

Paris police are investigating a complaint over alleged tampering of a weather sensor at its international airport, which led to an unusual spike in temperature readings, helping an unknown person make strong profits on the online betting platform Polymarket.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Fri, 04/24/2026 - 20:17

43 Nabbed in Bust Tied to Mexican Mafia, Orange County Gambling Operation, Killing at Anaheim Hotel

68-count indictment alleges gang with ties to Mexican Mafia collected extortionate taxes and provided security, including the use of violence, to protect the illegal gambling businesses.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 04/23/2026 - 12:51

Maryland Man Under 24-Hour Home Confinement After Threatening PrizePicks Execs Over $50

"if my $50 doesn’t end up back in my bank account before 5pm today, I’m going to drive down to Atlanta, Georgia and kill everyone in the PrizePicks office,” Aaron John Sasser wrote

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mon, 04/20/2026 - 21:48

FBI Asking for Assistance in Hollywood, Florida Casino Shooting Involving Rapper Offset

Offset appeared to blame fellow rapper Lil Tjay from his hospital bed but the list of suspects could be long.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sun, 04/19/2026 - 16:27

Baby Left in Scorching Hot Car at Bensalem Pennsylvania Casino for Hours

Temperatures outside were in the low 80's with child sweltering at the time police arrived to break into vehicle. Teacher charged.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 04/17/2026 - 14:03

Three Men Sentenced in Killing One and Wounding Three Others at Brooklyn Gambling Hall

Illegal gambling hall botched robbery occurred in October of 2020.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Fri, 04/17/2026 - 11:22

Massachusetts Man Charged in Gambling-Linked Dog Fighting Ring: 'I Dump Dead Dogs in Boston Harbor'

Corey Elliott ran gambling-linked dog fighting operation in Southeastern Massachusetts for years, according to the complaint.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 04/16/2026 - 20:06

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