Crime
Reputed Mobster Sentenced for Role in Wide Spanning Sports Betting Operation
Mobster will only be getting four months jail time despite admitting to his role as ring leader in massive sports betting biz
Business as Usual at Crown as Casino Rigging Probe Continues
It's "business as usual" for Crown casino until the Victorian regulator finishes a probe into allegations of machine rigging and money laundering, state Gaming Minister Marlene Kairouz says.
'Cocaine, Gambling, Prostitution Rife in NRL’, Investigation Reveals
Cocaine, gambling and prostitution are rife within the National Rugby League (NRL) of Australia an extensive investigation by the NSW Organised Crime Squad has revealed.
Accused Match Fixer and Former Test Umpire Darrell Hair Guilty in Theft Case
Sydney: Former Test cricket umpire Darrell Hair has been handed an 18-month good behaviour bond by an Australian court after pleading guilty to charges of embezzling and stealing money from a beverage store where he worked, local media reported on Tuesday.
Ex-Dean Foods Chairman With Ties to Billy Walters Gets 2 Years in Prison in Fraud Case
A former Dean Foods chairman who admitted feeding inside information to an influential Las Vegas gambler has been sentenced in New York to two years in prison.
Crown Casinos Facing Money Laundering Charges, Accused of Machine Tampering
James Packer’s Crown Resorts is facing investigations by federal money laundering authorities and casino regulators in at least two states, the Guardian and other media outlets were reporting Thursday.
Casino in Touch With Missing Security Guard Tied to Vegas Mass Shooting
Jesus Campos, the Mandalay Bay Resort security guard shot by Vegas mass shooter Stephen Paddock, is reportedly in touch with that casino’s parent company, MGM Resorts International.
Teacher Accused of Gambling Away Homecoming Fund: $90K on Penny Slots
A high school teacher has been accused of gambling away thousands of dollars from a school fund designated for the annual homecoming dance.
Genovese Mobster Charged Last Year for Illegal Bookmaking Now Indicted on Tax Fraud
Genovese Mobster Salvatore DeMeo has bee indicted on tax fraud charges and is accused of cheating the IRS out of $365,000 in taxes.
Clown With Hammer Robs Casino
Manhunt continues for man described as tall, slim and in his late teens to early 20's.
Root, Others Promote Conspiracy Theories Tied to Vegas Mass Shooter
Since a gunman opened fire on thousands of people attending an open air country music conference in Las Vegas two weeks ago, authorities appear no closer to determining a motive.
30 Police Officers Accused of Stealing Identities to Open Online Gambling Accounts
An investigation into an illegal immigration smuggling ring resulted in nearly three dozen police officers being accused of stealing identities so they could place wagers online.
1000 Leads Later Authorities Still Stumped by Vegas Shooter Motives
More than a week after the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history investigators are stumped about the key question: What led a 64-year-old high-stakes gambler to kill 58 people and wound hundreds of others at a country music concert?
Vegas Shooter Shot at Fuel Tanks to Divert Attention
The gunman who killed 58 people in the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history targeted aviation fuel tanks, stockpiled his car with explosives and had personal protection gear as part of an escape plan, the Clark County sheriff said Monday.
FBI Continues to Mull Over Vegas Shooter’s Gambling Activity
Federal investigators returned to search the home of Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock on Sunday,
Blockbuster Arrests Not Shocking to College Hoops Followers
Top-level basketball recruits played in gyms across Las Vegas over the summer, their final shot to impress college coaches during a live-recruiting period.
Officials Dig Into Las Vegas Shooter’s High Stakes Gambling Activity
Authorities trying to piece together the final days before Stephen Paddock unleashed his arsenal of powerful firearms on country music fans on the Las Vegas Strip have at least one potential trove of information: his gambling habits.
Trail of Dirty Money Linking Housing Prices, Drugs and Gambling in Vancouver
Last week’s revelations that wealthy gambling VIPs were permitted to launder dirty money through a Vancouver casino have resulted in a more extensive investigation to be conducted by the NDP government.
Bilzerian Lashes Out at Those Who Called Him ‘Coward’ at Mass Shooting
Poker pro and Instagram Playboy filmed himself running from the scene claiming he witnessed woman’s brains spilling from her head
PokerTribe.com Murky Legal Mess
Last Thursday, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Gov. Eddie Hamilton filed a lawsuit in a tribal court in Concho, Oklahoma against Universal Entertainment Group (UEG) owner, Fereidoun ‘Fred’ Khalilian.
Vegas Shooter: Over a Hundred Thousand in Gambling Transactions the Last Few Weeks
US officials are reporting that the a man who opened fire on the crowd below from his 32nd floor hotel room had approximately a dozen gambling transactions to the tune of $10,000 over the past few weeks.
10 Robbed During Armed Home Invasion of Known Gambling House
Ten individuals were targeted at a known gambling house in Outer Mission in the San Francisco area over the weekend and police are seeking help finding those responsible.
Gunman in Vegas Mass Shooting was Also an Online Gambler
In addition to being a high rolling gambler in Las Vegas, a gunman who massacred 59 people and injured more than 500 others Sunday night was also believed to have wagered online.
Las Vegas Gunman Described as Wealthy Gambler, Loner
Stephen Paddock appeared to be settling into a quiet life two years ago when the wealthy 64-year-old apartment manager and high-stakes gambler bought a home in a rural Nevada retirement community, an hour’s drive from his beloved Las Vegas casinos.
Vegas Gunman was a High-Stakes Gambler With No Criminal History
Stephen Paddock, whose bank robber father was once on the FBI's most-wanted list, had no children and plenty of money
Poker Pro Dan Bilzerian Runs for Life, Caught Up in Vegas Mass Shooting
Professional poker player Dan Bilzerian was attending the Harvest Festival in Vegas when a gunman opened fire from over 30 floors up, killing more than 50 people and injuring hundreds more.
Vegas Mass Shooting Suspect Stephen Paddock had Suit Against Casino
A gunman in the worst mass shooting in US history has been identified as Nevada resident Stephen Paddock, 64 years of age.
Status of All Those 26K Attending G2E Not Known, Event Will Go on as Scheduled
Following the worst mass shooting in US history, many in the gambling sector were frantically seeking information on colleagues with some 26,000 gaming professional from around the world slated to attend this week’s Global Gaming Expo.
Gunman Kills at Least 50, Wounds 200 in Las Vegas Concert Attack
A gunman killed at least 50 people and wounded more than 200 at a country music festival on the Las Vegas Strip on Sunday, raining down rapid fire from the 32nd floor of a hotel for several minutes before he was shot dead by police.
Seismic Implications for College Basketball Teams as Bookies Remain on Edge
In this wide spanning case, some College Basketball coaches have been accused of taking bribes by the FBI in exchange for steering players toward certain agents.
