Violence Plagued Prison Before Whitey Bulger's Beating Death (Video)
Long before notorious Boston mobster James “Whitey” Bulger was killed at a federal prison in West Virginia, lawmakers, advocates and even prison guards had been sounding the alarm about dangerous conditions there.
James 'Whitey' Bulger Killed in Prison
Boston gangster James “Whitey” Bulger has been moved again to a prison in West Virginia.
Murder Number 582 and 583 This Year in Costa Rica as 5Dimes Tony Body Still Unaccounted For
After reporting eight days ago that the body of 5Dimes owner Sean "Tony" Creighton had been found, the Costa Rica Star stopped reporting on the matter, has offered no further verification, and - according to what we are hearing within their office - have no intention to pursue the story any further.
5Dimes Tony: What Happened to His Body?
Gambling911.com can confirm that as of Wednesday evening, no coroner in the San Jose, Costa Rica area has been in receipt of Sean "Tony" Creighton's body, or at least that is what they are telling those who are inquiring.
5Dimes Not Slowing WIth Payouts Yet
Since it was reported over the weekend that the founder and sole owner of 5Dimes body was found after an apparent murder-for-hire, many players have been asking if they are still paying out.
Gambling911: Costa Rica Must be More Transparent Regarding 5Dimes Owner Demise
Late Saturday night the Costa Rica Star reported that 5Dimes Sportsbook owner Sean "Tony" Creighton's body had been recovered. He had been missing for three weeks and presumed abducted.
5Dimes Owner Found Dead
The body of Sean "Tony" Creighton has been found by law enforcement in Costa Rica. Creighton was the founder and owner of the popular sportsbook 5Dimes. Details are murky at this time.
Wife and Manager of Kidnapped 5Dimes Owner Met to Make Payment
A Diario report reveals that the wife of kidnapped 5Dimes owner communicated with a manager of the betting firm to send more than $700K in bitcoin ransom to Cuba hours after Sean "Tony" Creighton allegedly disappeared.
5Dimes Issues Statement Regarding Kidnapping of Owner
Costa Rica sportsbook 5Dimes issued a statement to at least one media outlet in regard to the alleged kidnapping of its colorful owner, Sean "Tony" Creighton, 43 of Morgantown, West Virginia.
Philly Crime Boss Gets Two Years Prison
A notorious Philadelphia mob boss sentenced to two years in prison for illegal betting quipped outside court Wednesday that President Donald Trump was right to suggest cooperators or flippers should be outlawed.
Kidnapped 5Dimes Owner Vehicle Found Intentionally Crashed by Perps
Diaro Extra has what it says is a photo of the vehicle driven by 5Dimes owner Sean "Tony" Creighton intentionally crashed into a gate. Creighton was reported kidnapped on September 25.
Status of 5Dimes Uncertain in Wake of Owner's Disappearance
Following word that the owner of San Jose, Costa Rica-based 5Dimes Sportsbook was reportedly kidnapped three weeks ago, those with money at the book have been scrambling to find out more details.
5Dimes Owner Kidnapped
A source close to Gambling911.com advised that the family paid a $750K ransom via Bitcoin and have yet to hear back.
Man Stole $630K in Stamps to Support Gambling Habit
A post office manager in Louisiana is accused of stealing more than $630,000 in stamps and selling them online to support a gambling addiction.
Winamax Sued Over Poker Bots
France-based Winamax Online Poker Network is being sued for allowing poker bots to play in its Winamax’s Expresso games.
Man Accused of Murdering Player at Poker Game Finally Goes on Trial
Eric Norris is finally on trial four years after allegedly killing a Missouri City businessman during a high stakes poker game.
3 Chair Umpires Banned for Life for Match-Fixing, Gambling
Three chair umpires from Thailand have been banned for life from tennis after being found guilty of match-fixing and betting offenses.
Justice Finally as Adam Anhang Wife Found Guilty
A woman accused of killing her husband, an online gambling executive, has finally been found guilty more than a decade later.
Pill-Making Factory Operator Claims He Got Money From Professional Poker
A flash drug dealer accused of running a £200,000 pill-making factory claims he received this money from playing professional poker.
Suspect Sought in Sunday Casino Robbery
Video surveillance of the man and vehicle have been released to the public.
Man Who Fatally Punched Reno Casino Worker Guilty of Murder
A man with an extensive criminal history who fatally punched a Reno casino employee while trying to flee with gambling chips stolen from a blackjack table has been convicted of first-degree murder.
Dealer Faces Up to 5 Years in Prison for Cheating Casino Out of $1 Million
Ming Zhang, a Baccarat dealer from Alexandria, Virginia, is facing up to 5 years for his role in scamming a Maryland casino out of $1 million.
Ontario Makes Arrest in Gangland Murders Tied to Mafia Power Struggle
Police are plotting grim landmarks of a sprawling underworld power struggle between Canadian Mafia clans — murders, bombings and arsons that stretch from suburban Ontario streets to a drainage ditch in Mexico.
Fear of the Fix With Sports Betting Sudden Growth in Popularity
It's early in a college basketball game and Team A, playing methodically and using up most of the 30-second shot clock, falls behind 10-6.
It Does Not Appear That 888Poker is Behind DoS Attacks
PartyPoker, Americas Cardroom, even the world's largest online poker room, PokerStars, have not been immune to Denial of Service (DoS) attacks in recent weeks. So it shouldn't come as any surprise that another bigwig in the world of Web poker, 888Poker, has also fallen victim.
Employee Charged in Casino Heist
Courtney Deandrea Stanton pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States and employee theft from the casino in which she worked.
Accessing DraftKings Sports Betting App From Outside of New Jersey Might Lead to 'Enforcement Action'
Trying to access the DraftKings sports betting app outside the state of New Jersey may land you in a whole heap of trouble, so says the ominous message that pops up when one attempts to do so.
Why MGM Sued Victims of Las Vegas Mass Shooting
U.S. protections from post-terrorism lawsuits don’t apply to hotels
Mass Shooter at eSports Madden Event Identified
Early reports had four fatalities, however, that number was later reduced to two. The shooter, identified as David Katz, 24, of Baltimore, turned the gun on himself. 11 others were injured.
Mass Shooting in Jacksonville Caught During Live Streaming of eSports Event (Video)
The Jacksonville, Florida, Sheriff's Office said there was a mass shooting with multiple fatalities at a downtown shopping-dining complex on Sunday and urged people to stay far away from the area.
