Crime
Killer Nanny Sentenced to Death in Arson Case Fueled by Gambling Addiction
A nanny has been found guilty of starting a fire that resulted in the death of a woman and three of her children.
Bitcoin Mining Plot Exposed at Top Secret Nuclear Plant, Arrests Made
Several scientists working at a top-secret Russian nuclear warhead facility have been arrested for allegedly mining cryptocurrencies.
Investigation of Fake IDs Nets $4.7M in Bitcoins, Gold Bars
Authorities investigating a large-scale fake ID operation in Ohio say they've seized $4.7 million in bitcoins and several computers and printers.
Counter Strike Co-Founder Charged With Paying to Have Sex With Minor
Counter-Strike co-creator Jess Cliffe has been charged with commercial sex abuse of a minor and paying $300 an hour to engage in sexual intercourse with the 16-year-old girl.
Police: Man Sells Fake Eagles Season Pass for Gambling Money
New Jersey officials say a Philadelphia man has been arrested for selling fake season tickets for the Philadelphia Eagles football team, then attempting to use the money to gamble at an Atlantic City casino.
Court Error Reveals 2nd Person of Interest in Vegas Mass Killing
A court error publicly revealed the name of a man identified as a person of interest in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
How Hackers Can Steal Millions From Bitcoin Exchanges, Despite the Blockchain
Here's a look at the security concerns surrounding cryptocurrencies.
Thugs Force Trader to Transfer Bitcoin Fortune, Terrorize Wife
Gun-toting robbers forced a wealthy currency trader to transfer his entire Bitcoin fortune in a Oxfordshire village home invastion. The man's wife was also tied up by the thugs.
Flavor Flav Attacked in Vegas Casino: Suspect Served Time for Murder
A man who served prison time in Nevada for involuntary manslaughter is facing a misdemeanor battery charge in an attack involving entertainer Flavor Flav at a Las Vegas casino, authorities said Thursday.
Church Elder on Trial for Trying to Hire Hitman With Bitcoin
Prosecutors say Stephen Allwine was engaging in multiple affairs and did not want to lose his position in the church by seeking a divorce.
California Horror House: Siblings Blame Gambling, Drinking, Sexual Trysts
A California couple charged with holding their 13 children hostage under deplorable conditions face a litany of charges that include 12 counts of torture, seven counts of abuse of a dependent adult, six counts of child abuse, and 12 counts of false imprisonment.
Thieves Rob SLS Casino In Las Vegas Nevada
Monday morning is not a good time for SLS Casino. At around 9 am Monday morning, a man jumps right into the casino counter. The man takes money from the casino counter and walks out.
MGM China Now Joins Hands With Fighters Of Modern Day Slavery In Macau
MGM China, a facility that is under MGM Resorts is joining hands in the fight of modern-day slavery. The casino signs a deal to take part in ending the slave and sex trade to show its commitment.
FBI Investigating New 'Person of Interest' in Vegas Mass Shooting
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation is looking at a new person of interest in connection with the October mass shooting at a concert in Las Vegas that left 58 people dead, the county sheriff said.
Police Officers Indicted in Gambling Case Believed Tied to Poker Pro
Federal prosecutors are accusing a current Wichita police officer and a former officer of obstruction of justice for their roles in identifying a suspected undercover officer who was investigating illegal gambling.
Couple Who Ran Illegal Sports Betting Ring Sentenced to a Year
The husband and wife tandem that ran an illegal sports betting ring out of St. Louis, Missouri between the years 2008 and 2014 have been sentenced to one year behind bars.
Two Men Plead Guilty in Case Involving Wiretapping of Poker Pro's Phones
Two man charged with running online sports betting ring and operating illegal poker games
US Judge to Hear Bid to Unseal Las Vegas Shooting Warrants
A U.S. judge is being asked to unseal documents telling what federal agents learned before searching properties belonging to the gunman responsible for the Oct. 1 massacre on the Las Vegas Strip.
Suspect in Fatal Hit and Run Captured at Casino
A man suspected of fleeing after fatally striking a pedestrian on Interstate 55 in St. Louis is in custody after his arrest at a casino.
Las Vegas Mass Shooter Interacted With Hotel Staff More Than Ten Times Prior to Massacre
The parent company of the Las Vegas hotel-casino where a gunman opened fire Oct. 1, causing the deadliest mass shooting in recent U.S. history, says hotel staff had more than 10 interactions with Stephen Paddock in the three days leading up to the massacre.
Bookies Behaving Badly Part 18: Platinum Sports Saga Finally Ends With Guilty Plea, Crippled Mom of Three
Gambling911.com is back with its uber popular series "Bookies Behaving Badly" and, in the Part 18 edition, we take a look back at Platinum Sports, one of the most notorious betting ventures in the world of offshore bookmaking
Poker Player Goes on Another Bank Robbery Spree
2015 Borgata Summer Open winner Thomas Dougher is up to his old tricks again.
Ashes Ball Tampering Claims 'Ridiculous' Says Bowler: Ashes Outright Odds '18
England pace bowler James Anderson has described as “ridiculous” accusations that he was involved in tampering with the ball during the drawn fourth Ashes test against Australia in Melbourne last week, Reuters reported on New Year’s Day.
Two Las Vegas Casino Security Guards Shot Dead, Shooter Clings to Life
Two Las Vegas security guards were fatally shot Saturday while investigating a disturbance in a room at a hotel-casino and the suspected shooter is facing critical injuries after turning the gun on himself, police said.
Bitcoin Developer Released After $1m Bitcoin Paid to Kidnappers
Victim said to be "safe" but 'stressed"
Man Suffers Heavy Gambling Losses, Gets Drunk, Holds 25 Family Members Hostage
Investigators said the man got drunk after suffering heavy gambling losses, including machinery from the family’s construction business.
Disgraced Gambling NBA Ref Arrested Again
Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy, who previously served prison time for fixing NBA games, has been arrested for allegedly wielding a hammer in an incident that led to a felony aggravated assault charge just days before Christmas.
Crypto Entrepreneur Kidnapped in Kiev
Authorities in the Ukraine are investigating the kidnapping of 40-year-old Russian programmer and cryptocurrency investor Pavel Lerner in Kiev.
Bitcoin Exchange Youbit Shut Down Following Hack
A bitcoin exchange, Seoul-based Youbit, has shut down after being hacked, highlighting the perils of trying to cash in on this year's stunning boom in digital currencies.
From USC Football Player to Drug Lord: The Journey of Owen 'O-Dog' Hanson
The blackjack player was blowing through his money but it wasn't troubling him. He was anxious to empty his pockets.
