Crime
Ontario Police Take Down ‘Major’ Online Gambling, Weapons Ring
Eleven individuals, aged 21 to 43, face charges ranging from illegal online gambling, bookmaking to illicit drug distribution. The Ontario, Toronto-based ring is also said to have organized crime ties.
Of the 42 charges, 17 are connected to illegal gambling, 17 related to drugs and the rest connected to weapons and possession of property obtained by crime.
Paddy Power Stops Pistorius Bet: 1000 Wagers Taken, Over 5000 Complaints
Irish bookmaker Paddy Power has finally caved in and ceased taking wagers on the Oscar Pistorius murder trial in South Africa. Pistorius shot his wife dead last year, mistaking her for an intruder. The paraplegic runner insists the shooting was an accident.
‘Sopranos’ Star Breaks Silence About Crime, Prison Sentence
Former “Sopranos” star Lillo Brancato shared his remorse for the death of officer Daniel Enchautegui. Brancato served eight years for his role in the fatal shooting during a burglary attempt gone terribly wrong. He was recently released.
5000 Plus Complaints Lodged Against Paddy Power Pistorius Bet Ad
As Gambling911.com reported yesterday, Irish bookmaker Paddy Power was forced to remove an ad promoting wagering on the Oscar Pistorius murder trial following some 5000 complaints filed with the Advertising Standards Authority.
Bitcoin Exchange Executive Found Dead: No Foul Play According to Police
SINGAPORE (Associated Press) — The CEO of a virtual currency exchange was found dead near her home in Singapore.
A police spokesman said Thursday that initial investigations indicated there was no suspicion of "foul play" in the Feb. 26 death, meaning officers do not suspect murder.
The spokesman said police found 28-year-old Autumn Radtke, an American, lying motionless near the apartment tower where she lived.
Police have so far classified the death as "unnatural," which can mean an accident, misadventure, or suicide.
Paddy Power in Hot Water With ASA Over Pistorius Advertisement
“It’s Oscar Time” – such read an advert from the controversial Ireland-based bookmaker PaddyPower.com.
Oh yes, punters love to bet on the Oscars, and they did in droves this past Sunday.
There’s just one small problem. Paddy Power’s ad had nothing to do with the Academy Awards, although it certainly looked to capitalize on them.
Was 1995 Penn State – Rutgers Game Fixed in Light of McQueary Claims?
ESPN The Magazine broke the shocking details that former Penn State Football Assistant Coach and one time backup quarterback Mike McQueary claims to have been a victim of sexual abuse as a child in addition to being a degenerate gambling. Now one has to wonder if McQueary’s betting on games translated into throwing one specific showdown, that wasn't much of a showdown when all was said and done.
Al Capone Miami Beach Mansion for Sale
Notorious late mobster Al Capone’s Miami Beach mansion is on the market for a cool £5.06m. Not bad for the Miami market.
Built in 1922 on Palm Island, off the Miami Beach coast, the extravagant home encompasses 30,000 sq ft of waterfront space.
Sandusky Whistleblower was a Degenerate Gambler, Abuse Victim
The man who stepped forward as a whistleblower against long time Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky was reportedly a victim of sexual abuse himself. He was also a degenerate gambler.
ESPN The Magazine broke the shocking details regarding Mike McQueary.
Outrage Over Paddy Power Oscar Pistorius Murder Trial Betting Intensifies
The public – and presumably a chunk of Paddy Power’s customer base – have taken to Twitter to lambaste the Irish bookmaker for continuing to take bets on the outcome of South African paraplegic runner Oscar Pistorius’ murder trial.
Japan Finance Minister Gathering Facts on Bitcoin Exchange Mt.Gox
(Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Tuesday that the government is still trying to figure out what has led to the collapse of the Tokyo-based bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox and is not sure whether crime is involved.
"We still have not had a clear grasp of the situation," Aso said in response to a reporter's question after a cabinet meeting. "(We) don't know if it was a crime or just a bankruptcy."
Bitcoin Businesses Subpoenaed by US Attorney Preet Bharara
(Reuters) - Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara has sent subpoenas to Mt. Gox, other bitcoin exchanges, and businesses that deal in bitcoin to seek information on how they handled recent cyber attacks, a source familiar with the probe said on Wednesday.
In the attacks - known as distributed denial of service attacks - hackers overwhelmed bitcoin exchanges by sending thousands of phantom transactions. At least three exchanges were forced to halt withdrawals of bitcoins on February 7, including Mt. Gox, which was the largest at the time.
Paddy Power Defends Taking Bets on Oscar Pistorius Murder Trial: Angry Tweets
Controversial Irish bookmaker Paddy Power has defended its decision to offer betting on the outcome of Oscar Pistorius’ murder trial.
Pistorius, a paraplegic runner, claims he shot into a locked bathroom believing an intruder had entered the residence he shared with Steenkamp. Instead he fatally wounded his girlfriend.
Boxing Champion Antonio Tarver Arrested for Not Paying Gambling Debt
Boxing champion Antonio Tarver was arrested this past weekend for failing to pay a gambling debt of $200,000 to the Wynn Las Vegas. His mug shot was first published by TMZ.
Sands Employees Angry at Adelson Over Breach: ‘He Should Just Shut Up’
Employees of the Sands Casino Resort in Bethlehem, Pa., are outraged and angry that their personal information has been put at risk apparently because of their boss's outspoken political statements.
Paddy Power Further Enrages Public With Oscar Pistorius Money Back Guarantee
Ireland’s biggest bookmaker, Paddy Power, incensed many last week when it opened up odds on the trial of South African paraplegic runner Oscar Pistorius.
Sicilian Mafia Sent Hit Man to Knock Off Rudy Giuliani
The head of the Sicilian Mafia once sent a hit man to knock off then US Attorney Rudy Giuliani in the 1980s, the New York Post reported this week.
“Boss of bosses” Salvatore Riina targeted Giuliani because of his friendship with an anti-mafia judge in Sicily, Giovanni Falcone.
Sands Casino Bethlehem CEO Resigns Following Hacking
The CEO of Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem has resigned following a hacking that took down all Sands Las Vegas websites for nearly a week.
Robert DeSalvio, the President and CEO of the Sands establishment, is stepping down. It was revealed last week that the hacking had gone through Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. DeSalvio has insisted that his decision is unrelated to the hacking.
Chan Pelton Stripped of WSOP Ring Following ‘Chip Theft’: Banned for Life
Poker player, Chan Pelton, has been stripped of his ring following an investigation by World Series of Poker organizers. Pelton is also banned from all Caesars properties.
Former Cricket Player Lou Vincent Pleads Guilty as Part of ‘Bookie’ Scheme
(Reuters) - Former New Zealand batsman Lou Vincent has pleaded guilty to not reporting an approach by a bookmaker while playing in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) last year.
The 35-year-old Vincent is one of three former New Zealand cricketers under investigation by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for alleged match-fixing.
Vincent, who retired from all cricket last year, had failed to report the approach to the ICC while playing for the Khulna Royal Bengals in the domestic Twenty20 competition in January last year.
Man Sentenced to 15 Months in Jail for Running Online Sportsbook
A Stamford, Connecticut man was sentenced to 15 months in prison for his role in running an illegal online sportsbook that authorities claim had ties to organized crime.
U.S. Attorney Deirdre M. Daly announced Wednesday that Silverio Califano, 53, of Stamford, was sentenced Feb. 26 by U.S. District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant in Hartford followed by three years of supervised release. He must also forfeit $40,000 and was fined another $4000.
FBI Accused Mafia of Fixing Muhammad Ali Fight: Liston Bet Against Himself
Newly released documents have uncovered an investigation by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) into a supposedly fixed fight between legendary boxer Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston.
The investigation accuses the Mafia of having fixed the historic 1964 fight.
Three Generations of One Family Indicted in Poker Heist
A grand jury has indicted three generations of a single family on charges related to a poker heist at Colonial Country Club in Memphis, Tennessee.
Mother Mildred Fioretto, daughter Sheree McKinley and granddaughter Marilyn Jackson were indicted in connection with the Sept. 9 robbery. McKinley’s boyfriend was also indicted.
Crossing the Line? Bookie Taking Bets on Runner Oscar Pistorius Murder Trial
In recent years, bookies across the world have steered clear of taking bets on murder trials. This week it was observed that Irish bookmaker Paddy Power had begun to take bets on the outcome of South African paraplegic runner Oscar Pistorius’ murder trial.
High Court Won't Review DiCristina Poker Club Conviction
WASHINGTON (Associated Press) — The Supreme Court will not disturb the criminal conviction of a New York man whose underground poker game ran afoul of a federal anti-gambling law.
Full Tilt Poker Defendant Ira Rubin ‘Faulty’ Indictment Claim Denied by Judge
A U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit judge on Wednesday rejected Ira Rubin's claim that his indictment was faulty because the conduct he was charged with was not a crime under the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (UIGEA).
Sands Bethlehem was Main Target of Last Week’s Hacking
LAS VEGAS - (Associated Press) -- Casino giant Las Vegas Sands Corp. said Tuesday that hacking into their websites and internal systems last week went deeper than the company had previously known.
All of the Las Vegas-based company's sites were down for six days after hackers posted images apparently condemning comments CEO Sheldon Adelson made about using nuclear weapons on Iran.
Sands said hackers crashed its email system and stole employees' Social Security numbers.
Annie Duke Resurfaces: Will Play in Philadelphia Poker Tournament
Annie Duke announced she will be participating in the Jewish National Fund’s 7th Annual Poker Tournament in Philadelphia on February 27. This is the first time Duke has made such a public appearance on the poker circuit in more than a year.
Sands Hackers Got Customer Credit Card Info, Passwords for Slot Machine Systems
LAS VEGAS (Associated Press) — Casino giant Las Vegas Sands Corp. said Tuesday that hacking into their websites and internal systems last week went deeper than the company had previously known.
Former Baltimore Ravens Star Ray Rice Arrested at Revel Casino in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Associated Press) — Atlantic City police said Baltimore running back Ray Rice was arrested at a casino after an argument with his fiancée turned physical.
Atlantic City police said that Rice and Janay Palmer were arrested on simple assault charges and were released on a summons after an incident at the Revel Casino early Saturday morning. Both Rice and Palmer declined medical attention, and neither reported any injuries
