Crime
Bookies Behaving Badly Part 6: Mark Del Popolo, Attorney at Flaw
He was a lawyer who thought he was above the law. In reality, though, he was an early e-scamster who gave both bookmaking and bunco a bad name.
He is Mark Del Popolo, a Syracuse, N.Y. attorney-turned-Internet bookie who dreamed of being a mobster and executed the first big online bookmaking scam of the 21st century.
Odlanor Spyware Allows Hackers to See Other Players Hands
The poker community is alarmed by the recent discovery of a new spyware called Odianor.
The Daily Mail was among the first to report on it a few days ago.
Their description:
Shocking Video Emerges of Bungling Machete and Scythe Waving Casino Bandits
Two men were jailed Monday for their role in a brazen casino robbery last October with every horrifying moment caught on video surveillance.
Wayne Marsh, 33, and Grant Walker, 24, are both seen in the video waving a scythe and machete in people’s faces while bundling banknotes into a bag. An accomplice Andrew Warley, 41, was also placed behind bars Monday.
The two men made a number of bungled missteps while attempting to flee the Walsall’s Grosvenor Casino in Bentley.
‘Black Mass’ The Whitey Bulger Story in Theatres Friday
Shakespeare had his tortured Hamlet, his ambitious Macbeth, his malevolent Iago, his warring Montagues and Capulets.
Death Penalty Sought for Mobster Who Murdered Gambling Ship Fleet Owner
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Associated Press) -- Anthony "Big Tony" Moscatiello deserves the death penalty for coldly ordering the mob-style slaying of a South Florida businessman to protect his share of a lucrative stream of gambling profits, a prosecutor told a jury Wednesday.
Details of ‘Secret’ Gambling Probe, Informants Identities Published on City Website
The City of West Palm Beach made a massive blunder Friday morning, as revealed exclusively by Gossip Extra.
ACR DoS Attacks Create Huge Overlay for Million Dollar Sundays: CEO Explains
In conjunction with the start of the new NFL season, Americas Cardroom hosted yet another Million Dollar Sundays event. But Internet menaces had other plans.
A series of Denial of Service (DoS) attacks Sunday morning prevented many from entering the 3 pm EST tournament, thus creating a huge overlay that will result in a $300,000 loss, admits Americas Cardroom CEO Phil Nagy. The attackers were demanding a large sum of money to be paid in Bitcoin, Nagy confirmed. Mr. Nagy was appearing on Twitch live Sunday afternoon to discuss. You can watch below.
New DFS911.com Series ‘Daily Fantasy F***ed’ to Focus on Seedy Side of Sector
You’ve asked for it and DFS911.com in conjunction with sister site Gambling911.com have heard you loud and clear. Introducing “Daily Fantasy F***ed”, a new series of articles that will focus on the seedy side of the Daily Fantasy Sports world.
Chinese Celebrity Guo Meimei Sentenced to Five Years for Running Illegal Casino
(Reuters) - Chinese celebrity Guo Meimei who gained notoriety for flaunting a jet-set lifestyle, apparently while working for a charity, was sentenced to five years in prison on Thursday for running a casino, the Xinhua state news agency reported.
Guo hit the headlines in 2011 after posting photos online showing her in a Maserati sports car and carrying expensive handbags.
At the time, she said she was general manager of an organization under the Red Cross Society of China, a state-backed charity. The charity denied any link to her.
Rochester Man Sentenced for Running Illegal Gambling Biz Tied to Hockey Player
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (Associated Press) - A Rochester businessman convicted of running an illegal gambling operation that involved a professional hockey player has been sentenced.
Unsolved Mysteries of Gambling Part 2: What Really Happened at Gary Austin’s Sportsbook
The year was 1979 and a new cable television channel called the Enterntainment and Sports Programming Network--ESPN for short--was debuting.
Evil Poker Players Part I: The Annie Duke Edition
Welcome to our new series here at Gambling911.com, a combined effort between two of Gambling911.com’s intrepid reporters, Thomas Somach and Jagajeet Chiba. Great minds don’t always think alike, however. Our first selection for the series, Annie Duke, had Somach and Chiba butting heads a bit. Be sure to check out our "Evil Poker Players" sponsor AmericasCardroom and learn how to enter to win a guaranteed piece of a sweet $5 million
Mobster Son-In-Law of John Gotti $100K Bond Continued
CLEVELAND, Ohio — (Associated Press) - A $100,000 bond was continued today for a reputed mob associate and former son-in-law of mob boss John Gotti who faces charges related to what authorities say is a multi-million dollar scam involving scrap metal and stolen cars.
Fifty-six-year-old Carmine "The Bull" Agnello of Bentleyville was arraigned Friday morning. He's been free on a personal bond since July 17 — two days after his arrest by Cleveland police.
14 Arrested in Phoenix for Running Illegal Gambling Business
PHOENIX — (Associated Press) - Authorities say 14 people have been arrested after two search warrants were served at illegal gambling businesses in Phoenix.
Hockey Player Gets Home Confinement for Role in Illegal Sports Betting Ring
Rochester, N.Y. — Grand Rapids Griffins player Nathan Paetsch has sentenced to eight months of home confinement for being part of an illegal sports betting business that took wagers from other players.
Paetsch (paytch) also must perform 400 hours of community service and spend five years on probation following his sentencing Friday in federal court in Rochester.
Bookies Behaving Badly Part 5: Shill Edition
When it comes to bookies behaving badly, few were as slimy or sleazy as the one nicknamed "The Shill"--Steve Schillinger.
The nickname was of twofold origin--"Shill" of course was short for Schillinger and was a nickname since youth, but shill is what he did as a bookie and so became just as relevant.
Jimmy Snuka Charged in Girlfriend’s Murder 32 Years Later: Odds on His Fate?
Oddsmakers may be tempted to pull the trigger on this one. There is definitely a demand for Court outcome wagering though sportsbooks over the years have shown a reluctance to offer bets that have any tie to murder.
Good Lord: Priest Charged With Stealing $151K for Gambling Addiction
WICHITA — (Associated Press) - A Kansas priest has been charged with alleging stealing nearly $151,000 from his two parishes and the Catholic Diocese to fund his extensive gambling.
A criminal information filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Kansas charges Father Thomas H. Leland with bank fraud. The court issued a summons for a Sept. 23 initial appearance.
‘Black Mass’ Mobster Film to Premier September 18
“Black Mass”, the film starring Johnny Depp as Boston mobster James “Whitey” Bulger, is set to hit theatres September 18.
Set in 1970’s South Boston, the film looks at Bulger’s work as an informant for the FBI in an effort to destroy rival Mob factions.
Indicted Gambling Guru Obtains New Attorney: May Ditch ‘Insanity’ Defense
Adam Meyer, the self-professed “Gambling Guru to the Stars”, is seeking a new attorney.
Meyer was charged late last year with running an elaborate sports handicapping fraud scheme whereby he attempted to extort $25 million from a Wisconsin businessman.
And the State With the Highest Gambling Embezzlement Rate is...
Which U.S. state do you think has the highest gambling embezzlement rates in the nation? Is it:
Wayne Root to be Executive Producer of New Investigation Discovery Series
The former 2008 U.S. Vice Presidential nominee on the Libertarian ticket, Wayne Root, will act as Executive Producer for a new true crime show to debut on Investigation Discovery.
Root, who is also a contributing writer to the Gambling911.com website and best selling author, was given the green light this week for his idea by the popular cable network.
Bookies Behaving Badly Part 3 – The Lawsuit Edition
When country crooner Johnny Cash sang about "A Boy Named Sue," he wasn't referring to pioneer offshore bookmaker Dennis Atiyeh.
But he could have been.
Atiyeh, to many, was one of the original "bookies behaving badly."
He was a real-life "Dennis the Menace" to those who crossed him, ready to file a devastating lawsuit at the drop of a hat against anyone who got in his way.
Man Faces Up to 25 Years in Attempted Murder of 83-Year-Old During Poker Game
A Syracuse man, Charquan Edwards, 23, is facing trial in the attempted murder of an 83-year-old man (unidentified to the media) after losing nearly $10,000 during a high stakes poker game.
After leaving on two occasions to go home and retrieve more money, Edwards returned for a third occasion, this time with a gun. He shot twice at the ceiling before the two men began fighting.
Crackdowns in Chinese Gambling Hub Macau Continue With 17 More Arrests
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Police in the global gambling hub of Macau have arrested 17 people this week after raiding pawn shops thought to be easing the illicit flow of money from China, whose slowing economy is prompting authorities to try and curb capital flight.
Unsolved Mysteries of the Gambling World Part 1: The Cantor Curse?
When one thinks of Cantor Gaming, the first thing that might not come to mind is the tragic events of 9-11 when two planes were flown into New York’s World Trade Center buildings. Those buildings ultimately collapsed and 2,996 lost their lives.
Cyber Terrorism Strikes Major Horse Betting Site Xpressbet
Xpressbet, one of the largest U.S.-based online horse racing betting sites, disclosed this week that they were the latest victim of cyber terrorism.
The attack occurred Saturday August 22, considered the biggest day of the week for horse racing in the United States. It was also the day of the all-important $1 Million TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I) from Delmar.
Caesars Entertainment to Pay $20 Million to Settle Anti-Money Laundering Lapses
Caesars Entertainment has agreed to pay $20 million to settle U.S. charges related to anti-money laundering lapses, it was revealed this week.
From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Shocking Mob Funeral: ‘You Conquered Rome, Now You’ll Conquer Paradise’
It was a funeral like no other: flowers thrown from a hovering helicopter, horse drawn carriages and “Godfather’ songs blaring from speakers. You would have thought it was a wedding.
Mourners were left horrified at the funeral of Italian mobster Vittorio Casamonica, 65, a marginal member of the local Casamonica family. Now the Mayor of Rome, where the observances took place, wants to know how this could have happened.
Malta Changes Online Gambling Policies in Light of Recent Raids, Scandal
The Maltese Government will begin to embrace new policies pertaining to its lucrative online gambling sector following a series of arrests and controversies.
Malta last year requested an opinion from the European Court of Justice pertaining to the Manipulation of Sports Competitions but have now decided to take on a different approach.
From Online-Casinos.org:
