Crime
Genovese Crime Family has Ties to Costa Rica-Based BetEagle.com Say Prosecutors
A complaint unsealed in a Newark, New Jersey federal court early Monday morning (July 15, 2013) alleges that long established BetEagle.com out of Costa Rica has ties to organized crime figures residing within the USA.
Slain Man's Wife Implicates Mobster Whitey Bulger
BOSTON — (Associated Press) - It was Mother's Day weekend 1982, and Michael Donahue stopped in at his wife's salon for a haircut.He said he was going to get some bait to take their 8-year-old son fishing. She never saw him alive again.
Donahue was gunned down that night as he and another man left a Boston restaurant.
Mobster Whitey Bulger was Able to Cross US Border Into Canada While Still a Fugitive
It was confirmed Thursday that mobster James “Whitey” Bulger had crossed the US border into Canada to watch Game 7 of the 2011 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Stadium in Toronto. At the time, he was a fugitive and is currently standing trial for racketeering in Boston.
Gun Toting Poker Babe Anna Benson on Ex Hubby: ‘Can’t Keep it in His Pants’
The ex-wife of Texas Rangers player Kris Benson, Anna Benson, was arrested and booked Monday morning following an alleged brazen home invasion.
Anna, a poker player who has previously entered World Series of Poker events, reportedly entered Kris’ home dressed entirely in black and wearing a bulletproof vest. She also pulled a gun from her purse and also carried a metal baton.
In a 911 recording, the former baseball player appears to be calm.
Poker Commentator Anna Benson Gun-Toting Home Invader Says Ex (911 Call)
A poker commentator and model, Anna Benson, has been arrested for an alleged home invasion.
The outspoken ex-wife of former Texas Rangers star Kris Benson reportedly broke into his Georgia home, brandishing a pistol and whacking his computer with it. Kris made a frantic 911 call at the time of the apparent forced entry.
Cell Phone Usage, Computers Now Illegal in Florida as Part of Gambling Crackdown
Residents of Florida can no longer use their cell phones or computers.
It’s all due to a recently enacted gambling crackdown on Internet cafes.
The bill, passed into law two months ago, is so broad, it could be interpreted as prohibiting usage of cell phones and computers in the Sunshine State.
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Whitey Bulger to Trial Witness in Court: ‘F*** You Too, You Suck!’
BOSTON — (Associated Press) - James “Whitey” Bulger and his once-loyal criminal apprentice had an angry, profanity-laced exchange in court Tuesday during Bulger’s racketeering trial after the former aide called Bulger and his partner “the two biggest rats.”
Nine Men Indicted in NYC Mob Crackdown With Ties to Online Gambling
(Associated Press) - Nine reputed members of the Bonanno crime family were charged in an indictment unsealed Tuesday with what prosecutors called old-school mob activity: gambling, loan sharking, extortion and drugs.
Steve Wynn on Conclusion of Investigation: ‘Only Damn Newspapers Cared’
US federal investigators are now through looking at a US$135 million donation given to a university in Macau by casino giant Wynn Resorts.
The Securities and Exchange Commission concluded Wynn Resorts, which has a casino in the gambling enclave of Macau, did nothing wrong and will not be perusing enforcement action.
“We were so sanguine that we never paid any attention to it; we had no exposure. It was a non event except for the damn newspapers,'' CEO Steve Wynn said.
Gambling Nun Gets Sentenced to 90 Days for $130k Theft
(Associated Press) - Sister Mary Anne Rapp also was ordered at Monday's sentencing to perform 100 hours of community service and repay $128,000.
Rapp pleaded guilty to grand larceny in Orleans County Court in April. The 68-year-old admitted stealing from St. Mary's Church in Holley and St. Mark's Church in Kendall from 2006 to 2011. The thefts were discovered during an audit.
Aaron Hernandez Jersey Exchange Lines Are Long – Latest Patriots Odds
The Aaron Hernandez jersey exchange started Saturday with lines wrapping around whole blocks in some cases. The New England Patriots, Hernandez’ former team, have only taken a slight hit in terms of future pricing to win the 2014 Super Bowl, down a half point at Bookmaker from +800 to +850.
Poker Player May Have Used Funds From Casino Heist to Enter WSOP
A Washington State poker player who placed 11th in a recent World Series of Poker event may have used proceeds from a casino heist to pay his way into this year’s WSOP, according to authorities.
Boston Mobster Whitey Bulger Gets in Hot Water for Swearing at Witness
BOSTON -- (Associated Press) - James "Whitey" Bulger (BUHL'-jur) has been admonished by a judge at his racketeering trial after a prosecutor reported that Bulger used an expletive when calling a witness testifying against him "a liar."
Former FBI Agent John Morris was testifying Thursday when Bulger apparently muttered the remark. Bulger stared intently at Morris as he testified.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian Kelly said Bulger "spent his entire life trying to intimidate people," but "he should not be doing that in federal court."
Chinese Online Gambling Ring Taken Down, Bulger’s Machine Gun Imitation
Shanghai police took down a massive online gambling ring that brought in more than US$29.3 million, police confirmed Tuesday.
92 people were arrested in the Pudong New Area for their alleged role in the operation. 27 laptops were also confiscated.
Since March, three people, surnamed Tang, Zhang and Ding, were agents for a foreign gambling website, police said.
Casino Heist at the Borgata: $200k in Rolexes Taken
The Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City was the target of a brazen “smash and grab” robbery Monday night.
Thieves got off with $200,000 in Rolex watches from a store within the casino. Three men were seen on surveillance video taking part in the crime. All are said to be African American men.
Borgata security called Atlantic City police around 8:45 last night.
FBI Corruption Takes Center Stage at Whitey Bulger Trial
The Hartford Courant editorial staff has an interesting piece on its site Monday evening analyzing the relationship between Mobster James “Whitey” Bulger and the FBI and the sometimes blurry line between them.
There is no defending Bulger in the piece.
Man Convicted for Killing Parents Over Gambling Debts, Tried to Frame Twin
JERUSALEM, July 1 (Reuters) - An Israeli who stabbed his mother and father to death was convicted of murder on Monday partly because he searched online for tips including "how to kill your parents and get away with it".
Las Vegas Reacts to Aaron Hernandez Arrest: Patriots Futures Take Small Hit
The Las Vegas oddsmakers have reacted to the arrest of New England Patriots former tight end Aaron Hernandez by moving the team’s future prices slightly.
While the online books like Bookmaker have held at 8-1, Vegas odds shifted as follows:
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'You're a F---ing Liar,' Mob Boss Tells Ex-FBI Agent
BOSTON – (Associated Press) - As former FBI agent John Morris described reputed gangster James "Whitey" Bulger's role as an informant who ratted on criminals, Bulger stared intently at Morris.
Then, Bulger swore, dropping the F-word.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian Kelly told Judge Denise Casper he heard Bulger say, "You're an effing liar," as Morris testified Thursday in Bulger's racketeering trial.
Macau Crime Fed by China Currency Control, Laak Late to One Drop
These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com Friday June 28, 2013 (AM EDT). Follow us on Twitter here.
Former FBI Agent Who Admitted to Taking Payoffs Will Testify at Whitey Bulger Trial
A former FBI agent who admitted taking $7,000 in payoffs from James "Whitey" Bulger has testified that his first meeting with Bulger was "more of a social meeting than business."
John Morris began testifying Thursday. He was a supervisor of former FBI agent John Connolly, who was convicted of racketeering and second-degree murder for leaking information to Bulger's gang.
Morris, who has been given immunity, has admitted protecting Bulger from prosecution.
$1M a Week Sports Betting Ring Broken Up, NJ Appeals Sports Betting Ban
These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com Thursday June 27, 2013 (AM EDT). Follow us on Twitter here.
*Arrests in New Jersey Million Dollar a Week Sports Betting Ring - 16 people have been charged with running an illegal sports betting operation out of Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Ex Girlfriend of WSOP Champ Jonathan Duhamel Sentenced to 3.5 Years
The former girlfriend of 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event champion Jonathan Duhamel has been sentenced to prison for 3.5 years.
Legends Sports Associate Enters Plea, Online Poker Payment Solution Enters US
These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com Monday June 26, 2013 (AM EDT). Follow us on Twitter here.
Frank Sinatra Finally Makes Appearance at Whitey Bulger Trial
The wife of a man said to have been slain by Boston Mob boss James “Whitey” Bulger’s gang took the stand on Tuesday.
Adelson Properties Boycott Planned by Poker Players, 22 Arrested in Gambling Probe
These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com Monday June 25, 2013 (Afternoon EDT). Follow us on Facebook Here
Whitey Bulger Denies He Was an FBI Informant
BOSTON — (Associated Press) - Excerpts from James “Whitey” Bulger’s FBI informant file presented to the jury at his racketeering trial Monday show Bulger secretly provided information on a variety of criminals, from members of the Italian Mafia to people in his own South Boston neighborhood.
Possible Human Remains Found in ‘Goodfellas’ Gangster James Burke Home
The FBI has said they have found possible human remains in the Queens home formerly occupied by gangster James Burke.
The Lucchese Crime family associate was alleged to have engaged in activities ranging from illegal gambling to extortion to loansharking and even hijacking of planes (Burke was widely believed to have orchestrated the notorious Lufthansa heist in 1978).
Massive Bingo Arrests in Portugal, Canada Gets 9th WSOP Win, One Drop News
These are the top gambling news stories here at Gambling911.com Monday June 24, 2013 (Afternoon EDT). Follow us on Twitter here.
'Gambino Connected’ Online Sports Bookie Pleads Guilty
Douglas Corbin (AKA “Chubby” and “Fat Doug”) has plead guilty for his involvement in a Connecticut-based online sports betting site with ties to Costa Rica.
Corbin plead guilty Thursday to violating federal racketeering laws.
Connecticut State Police and the FBI contend that the 44Wager.com was headed by Dean DePreta, an associate of the Gambino Crime Family from Stanford who previously plead guilty to a RICO conspiracy.
