Crime

Hot Now: Angels Among the Book's Biggest Liabilities, Stake.com Founders 'Friedberg Who"?

As far as the teams who have been bet the most (in terms of handle), the Braves, Yankees and Padres are the teams that have taken the most action.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/30/2023

Gambling Site Stake.com Denies Ties to Collapsed Crypto Exchange FTX Lawyer

Lawyer was also involved in a high profile insider cheating scandal involving an online poker site.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Mar/30/2023

Binance Hit With CFTC Suit, NC Sports Betting Nears Final Vote and William Hill Nearly Loses its License

Binance Hit With CFTC Suit, NC Sports Betting Nears Final Vote and William Hill Nearly Loses its License

Gambler was allowed to open a new account and spend £23,000 in 20 minutes without any checks.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/29/2023

Trump Total Number of Indictment Odds: Pecker Appears Before Grand Jury

The UNDER 2.5 indictments is favored and priced at -250.  The OVER 2.5 pays out $17.50 for every $10 bet.  On Tuesday afternoon, it was being reported that Trump will be indicted on Wednesday.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/28/2023

Prostitute Violently Assaulted at Binions, Man Charged With Murder Outside Bally's AC

Prostitute Violently Assaulted at Binions, Man Charged With Murder Outside Bally's AC

Jahlil Boston, 34, of Egg Harbor City, N.J., allegedly used a semi-automatic firearm in the shooting outside of the Bally's Casino in Atlantic City and has since been charged with murder.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/24/2023

Def Leppard Drummer Viciously Attacked Outside FL Hotel, Had Just Performed at Hard Rock Casino

A motive for the attack was not yet known but Rick Allen now recovering.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/22/2023

DeSantis Hits Back at Trump, Discusses His Path to Presidency, Latest Odds

DeSantis Hits Back at Trump, Discusses His Path to Presidency, Latest Odds

Former President Donald Trump is still the slight favorite to win the GOP nomination for President over Florida Governor Ron DeSantis but Trump faces the possibility of an indictment, maybe multiple indictments, being handed down soon.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/22/2023

You Can Now Bet on Trump Being Arrested: Latest Props

Over the weekend, former president Donald Trump posted a social media message saying he expects to be arrested Tuesday in connection with the Stormy Daniels investigation.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/20/2023

Sports Betting Architect Lesniak in Hot Political Feud

Sports Betting Architect Lesniak in Hot Political Feud

Accusations of murder, hired hitmen and "wacko political consultants".... another day in NJ politics.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Mar/20/2023

First to Indict Donald Trump Odds: Could Happen Next Week

As of Friday evening, March 17, multiple agencies are said to be in discussions in regard to potential security plans for in and around the Manhattan Criminal Court in case Trump is charged in connection with an alleged hush money payment to Stormy Daniels, according to NBC News.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mar/17/2023

Two Weeks After Arrest, Raid, Sonny Moraban Residence Under Renovations?

The defendant and his alleged co-conspirators are set for arraignment on March 22 in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas in Cleveland, Ohio. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/15/2023

Bitcoin ATM Founder Sonny Meraban Indicted Following Raid Captured on Video by Gambling911

More indictments to be announced Thursday afternoon.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Mar/02/2023

Police Surround Home of Bitcoin ATM Kingpin Sonny Meraban on Miami Beach: Massive Indictment

The police activity began shortly after 7 am ET and shut off much of Collins Avenue in the North Beach section of Miami Beach.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mar/01/2023

Multimillion-Dollar Sports Betting, Poker Ring Brought Down by Undercover Officer

Multimillion-Dollar Gambling Ring Brought Down by Undercover Officer

Late last week, seven individuals were charged for their role in running a Rochester, New York gambling ring that took in millions of dollars over a multi-year period as part of a 48-page complaint. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/27/2023

Bet on Lori Lightfoot Losing Her Re-Election Bid as Chicago Mayor

In a recent poll, 61 percent of Chicagoans disapproved of Lightfoot’s performance.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/27/2023

Leader of Gambling Organization Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison

Leader of Gambling Organization Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison

The business was tied to crimes such as robberies, shootings, stabbings, and violent assaults.  Customers were mostly comprised of gang members, drug users and fugitives.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Feb/19/2023

Costa Rican Gaming Industry Exec Claims Poker Player Gave Country Black Eye

Costa Rican Gaming Industry Exec Claims Poker Player Gave Country Black Eye

He shot himself, industry exec relays to Gambling911

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Feb/14/2023

What Really Happened to a Gambling Industry Exec Found Hung in His Condo?

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.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Feb/12/2023

Investigators Disrupt Alleged Las Vegas Sports Betting Embezzlement Scheme Tied to William Hill Kiosks

Investigators Disrupt Alleged Las Vegas Sports Betting Embezzlement Scheme Tied to William Hill

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.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Feb/12/2023

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.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Feb/08/2023

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.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Feb/03/2023

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.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jan/30/2023

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".

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/27/2023

Crypto Queen Ruja Ignatova Most Wanted Captured First Odds

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. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/24/2023

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.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jan/23/2023

UFC Hires Gaming Integrity Firm to Tighten Gambling Rules Amid Probe

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.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jan/20/2023

Former FTX Attorney Alleges Fraud by Major NYC Lawfirm

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....

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jan/20/2023

Macau Gambling Kingpin Alvin Chau Jailed for 18 Years

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. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/18/2023

Be Careful of These Sports Betting Scams Ohio Better Business Bureau Warns

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.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/11/2023

Nearly Entire Trussville Entertainment District Could Be Wiped Out Over Sports Betting Indictment

Nearly Entire Trussville Entertainment District Could Be Wiped Out

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.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jan/11/2023

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