Crime
What Really Happened to a Gambling Industry Exec Found Hung in His Condo?
In this extensive probe, Gambling911 looks back at the life of Hyper6 founder Alex Aron and what led up to his shock New Year's death by hanging. Authorities initially ruled the death a suicide but friends and family suggest foul play. Just one year prior, Alex was the victim of a home invasion, kidnapping and robbery.
Investigators Disrupt Alleged Las Vegas Sports Betting Embezzlement Scheme Tied to William Hill Kiosks
Two individuals are accused of altering sports betting William Hill kiosks in Las Vegas in order to steal money with one facing 290 charges and others, not yet arrested, named in court documents.
Billy Walters Book: Sits Down With Brent Musburger to Talk Prison Life, Relationship With Phil Mickelson
Keteyian is the co-author of No.1 NYT best-seller "Tiger Woods." as well as a TV and film producer.
Tulip Trading Case Moves Forward: Would Give Redress for Lost or Stolen Digital Assets
If successful, Tulip Trading will have demonstrated that there is hope for the many who have had their digital assets lost or stolen and have assumed (wrongly) that there is no avenue for redress.
Series to Profile Gambler-Turned-FBI Source RJ Cipriani Who Took Down International Drug Ring
Robert J. Cipriani, who was profiled in Gambling911.com's wildly successful Bookies Behaving Badly series, was once known affectionately as “Robin Hood” and is said to have offered a $50,000 bounty on a bank robber while helping families in need with his gambling proceeds.
Texas Legislature Mulls Over Sports Betting: Man Shot Dead Outside Gambling TX House
"Given the stiff headwinds to getting any expansion in gambling passed, sports betting and casino advocates may be competing against each other, rather than working in tandem".
Crypto Queen Ruja Ignatova Most Wanted Captured First Odds
Ruja Ignatova, the self-touted "Cryptoqueen" who scammed investors out of $4 billion in 2016, is now one of the FBI's 10 most-wanted fugitives, CNN reported Sunday.
TikTok Gambling Scheme Uncovered, Cryptoqueen Vanishes With $4 Billion
Ruja Ignatova is now one of the FBI’s 10 most-wanted fugitives, alongside accused gang leaders and murderers.
UFC Hires Gaming Integrity Firm to Tighten Gambling Rules Amid Probe
In the wake of a probe into a Nov. 5 UFC fight between Darrick Minner and Shayilan Nuerdanbieke whereby suspicious betting activity was noted by a number of gambling firms, the UFC this week announced a new gambling policy.
Former FTX Attorney Alleges Fraud by Major NYC Lawfirm
Plus don't miss the first ever Bitcoin Masterclass with Craig Wright. Here is why you need to take part....
Macau Gambling Kingpin Alvin Chau Jailed for 18 Years
Chau served as chairman and founder of Suncity Group, Macau's biggest operator of junkets, or organised trips for wealthy gamblers to casinos.
Be Careful of These Sports Betting Scams Ohio Better Business Bureau Warns
Cleveland 19 reports that "many people are taking advantage of "risk-free bets" only to have their identity stolen. It's not explained how the two coincide.
Nearly Entire Trussville Entertainment District Could Be Wiped Out Over Sports Betting Indictment
The 114-count indictment reads like a Hollywood thriller and includes millions of dollars in dirty money switching hands in parking lots, restaurant bathrooms and high-end conferences where the alleged “boss” tells people how to stay clean in a high-stakes business.
Feds Claim New York State Trooper Tipped Off Targets of Illegal Sports Betting Probe
Sport700.com was under investigation with investigators looking into multiple targets, including two who collectively managed 2,010 bettor accounts, prosecutors said.
Massive Match Fixing Scandal Hits Snooker World: 10 Suspended
The matter involves "allegations of manipulating the outcome of matches for betting purposes".
Lawyer Involved With Online Poker Cheating Scandal Flips on FTX Founder
Friedberg reportedly gave details about FTX and its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, in a Nov. 22 meeting with two dozen investigators.
Ex-Colts QB Art Schlichter May Be Heading Back to Prison
In 2012, Schlichter was sentenced to a 10-year prison term and ordered to pay a $2.2 million fine. He completed his sentence in 2020.
CoinGeek Reveals FTX Lawyer Dan Friedberg Ties to Electonics Website
CoinGeek warned of Dan Friedberg's shady associations well before the FTX crypto exchange's epic collapse.
'Life Coach' Arrested for Allegedly Running Ponzi Scheme to Support Gambling Habit
Plus a flood of sports betting ads in Canada prompt concerns from parents as one popular sports program recently featured no less than 19 ads for sports gambling companies.
For Sale: BetMGM Customer Data
If you think the hacking of DraftKings accounts were bad a few weeks back, here comes BetMGM.
An Utter Failure of Corporate Controls at FTX as Founder Agrees to Extradition
Bankman-Fried waived his rights to a hearing on the matter. Some reports suggest he fell asleep during a Monday court appearance.
Bankman-Fried's Mom Laughs During Hearing After Being Told Son a Fugitive
His father, Joseph Bankman, "occasionally put his fingers in his ears as if to drown out the sound of the proceedings," per CoinDesk.
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Arrested in Bahamas, Being Extradited to US
No word yet on whether FTX Compliance Officer once tied to giant online poker cheating scandal will be criminally charged.
Patrons Intervene to Help Catch Cage Robber at Beau Rivage Casino Ahead of G911 Visit
This state-of-the-art BetMGM Book Bar & Grill is a high-energy sports entertainment and dining. Our "Bet of the Century" was on the winning LA Chargers, so watching it here was an enjoyable experience.
Justice Dept Indicts Club Owner for Illegal Sports Betting, Money Laundering
Plus Australia targets SkyCity casino for money laundering amid gambling crackdown.
Nevada’s Infamous ‘Black Book’ Gets Its 37th Entry
Another name has just been added to Nevada’s “Black Book”, which includes a list of individuals prohibited from entering any of the Nevada's casinos.
Hollywood’s Biggest High Stakes Poker Players: Where Are They Now
Back in 2011, Toby Maguire was all the rage in the world of celebrity high stakes poker while taking on the lucrative role of Spider Man in film. Maguire played a prominent role in the underground games that would go on to hit the big screen later on as "Molly's Game".
Red Flags Always There for Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX Exchange
Plus nChain announces the appointment of Christen Ager-Hanssen as its new Group CEO.
NY Times Shock Probe Into US Regulated Sports Betting Industry
It's been a difficult last couple of weeks for the U.S. regulated sports betting sector. In addition to brands shutting down and wagering accounts getting hacked, now the industry finds it must defend itself against a scathing New York Times investigation, all while the Times colleagues continue crawling into bed with said operators.
ESPN Reporter Calls Out U.S. Regulated Sportsbooks Over Recent Hackings
David Payne Purdum blasts betting giants over poor response to recent crisis. "Customers deserve better. Period," he says.
