Crime

Washington State Casino Killer Identified as Ricky Josh Fuentes

Could not locate his original target so decided to kill someone else.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/24/2024

Man Was 'Spurting Blood Across the Carpeted Floor of the Casino' Court Docs Reveal

Casino killer could not find the person he initially wanted to kill so decided to murder someone else.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/22/2024

Once Deemed as 'Unfit', Crown Learns it Can Keep Sydney Gaming License

Casino was once featured on 60 Minutes following a probe into money laundering, drugs and sex trafficking.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/22/2024

'Low Life' Sentenced to 7 to 15 Years for Arson That Killed 30 Race Horses

The fire occurred at a Tioga Downs Casino complex in New York back in November with a trainer who attempted to save the animals having suffered second degree burns.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/21/2024

Man Stabbed in Neck By Random Stranger in Washington State Casino Dies

Police have vowed to uncover what drove the suspect to kill the gambler as he remains in custody.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/21/2024

Mixed Martial Arts Bookie Sentenced to Two Years as Part of Mob Probe

“I swear on my mother, if I don’t get my money, I’ll kick your ass,” Frontier once told a deadbeat gambler.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/20/2024

Fish Arcades Net Two With More Than 800 Charges Filed

Law enforcement considers games to be illegal gambling while operators contend these are games of skill.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/19/2024

Indepth Look at How Ohtani's Interpreter Mizuhara Became Players' Lifeline

LA Dodgers super star player Shohei Ohtani became the center of a gambling scandal after it was reported his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, had committed a "massive theft", stealing $4.5 million from Ohtani's bank account in order to pay off a gambling debt.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/19/2024

Chip Grabbing Felon Latest to Make the Infamous Vegas Black Book

Neal Ahmed Hearne is the latest name to be entered into the book.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/18/2024

Did ’Ndrangheta Mafia Infiltrate Canadian Banks?

‘Ndrangheta mafia’s infiltration into the lucrative Malta i-gambling industry was revealed over the last year.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Apr/18/2024

NBA Bans Raptors' Jontay Porter for Alleged Gambling Violations

Porter is accused of sharing information about a personal injury that was not yet made public with a known sports bettor.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Apr/17/2024

Elvis Jacket Casino Thief Nabbed

Man is alleged to have stolen a jacket once owned by Elvis Presley from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and now faces grand theft charges that could result in up to 30 years in prison.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/17/2024

Shoemaker's Shop was Illegal Gambling Biz for Genovese Crime Family

A co-defendant operated PGWLines and is alleged to have relayed a message to a deadbeat sports bettor: "“Tell him I’m going to put him under the f------g bridge.”

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/16/2024

60 Minutes Dives Into MGM, Caesars Ransom Attack of Last Year

A surprisingly young cohort of hackers paralyzed some of Las Vegas’ biggest hotels and casinos last fall, demanding an exorbitant ransom. The FBI and cybersecurity researchers call them “Scattered Spider." Bill Whitaker reported on the story for 60 Minutes Sunday.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/15/2024

Kids Left Alone in Car for Four Hours at Casino Found Playing in the Street

Kids Left Alone in Car for Four Hours at Casino Found Playing in the Street

The children were left with a cell phone with a dead battery.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/13/2024

Poker Player Dan Shak Reaches Settlement in Illegal Futures Trading 'Spoofing' Case

"While I am confident I could have prevailed at trial, I have concluded the right decision for my family and me is to resolve this matter with no admission of wrongdoing and without the cost, delay, and distraction of protracted litigation," the high stake player tells PokerNews.com.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/11/2024

Ex-Shohei Ohtani Interpreter Actually Stole $16 Million US Attorney Alleges, Faces Up to 30 Years Prison

LA Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani appears to be off the hook in the wake of a gambling scandal involving his former interpreter.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/11/2024

OJ Simpson Dead

OJ Simpson, a former football star later acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend but later found liable in a separate civil trial, has died. He was 76. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/11/2024

'Shootout' at Casino Never Happened, Man Arrested for Calling in False Report

Eight people with multiple firearms.  That was the report dispatch received during the early morning hours Saturday.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/09/2024

Video: LAPD Detains Influencer, Gambler Mikki Mase in Area of 'Shots Fired' Call

LAPD requested more units with rifles and suited up with helmets and extra body armor.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Apr/03/2024

Gambling Scandal: Shohei Ohtani’s Former Manager Believes Star Player...to a Point

Missing $4.5 million from Ohtani bank account is more than the player will be making per year.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/03/2024

Diddy Do It? Gambling Sites Stay Clear of P. Diddy Betting.....For Now

Federal agents from Homeland Security Investigators and other law enforcement raided Combs homes in Miami and Los Angeles on March 25.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Apr/02/2024

Gaming Attorney Claims Shohei Ohtani May Be Guilty of Violating Criminal Federal Law

If two or more people agree to violate California gambling laws, it is considered a felony.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/27/2024

Shohei Ohtani 'I Never Bet on Baseball'

If bets were placed on MLB games this could get especially ugly.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/25/2024

Shohei Ohtani Interpreter Gambling Scandal Could Get Ugly for Major League Baseball

Shohei Ohtani's to address controversy Monday afternoon.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Mar/24/2024

Bookie Connected to Ohtani Translator on Feds Radar for Years

The Los Angeles Dodgers interpreter for Shohei Ohtani was fired Wednesday afternoon after questions surrounding at least $4.5 million in wire transfers sent from Ohtani's bank account to a bookmaking operation set off a series of events.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/21/2024

Ohtani Interpreter Fired By Dodgers Over Gambling, 'Massive Theft'

Ohtani Interpreter Fired By Dodgers Over Gambling, 'Massive Theft'

Law firm representing MLB superstar has also turned the matter over to authorities.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/20/2024

Man Who Helped Put Bookmaker, Drug Dealer Away Offers to Put Him Up in Apartment

On Monday Gambling911.com first reported that one-time drug kingpin and bookmaker Owen Hanson had been released early from prison after R.J. Cipriani announced the news via his Twitter account.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Mar/20/2024

Former USC Player Owen Hanson Released From Jail? Convicted of Running Sportsbook, Violent Drug Ring

Mark Wahlberg working on docuseries for Amazon about the case.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/18/2024

Police 'Would Take Action' If Betsson Continues Operating

Warning follows the gaming company being blacklisted.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Mar/14/2024

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