Crime

TV Mobster Pens Parenting Book

“Sopranos” star Steve Schirripa has a new book out entitled “Big Daddy's Rules: Raising Daughters Is Tougher Than I Look" (Touchstone, $25 and Amazon Kindle for $10)

The TV mobster might be the last person one thinks of when it comes to books about parenting.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Fri, 05/31/2013 - 12:45

Costa Rica Government Probing Marriage of Liberty Reserve Owner

News of payment processor Liberty Reserve’s indictment Tuesday should not have come as a great shock, especially to those who ran the outfit.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 05/29/2013 - 23:26

Cantor Gaming Suit Accuses William Hill of Poaching Precious Trade Secrets

As reported by the Las Vegas Review Journal this week, Cantor Gaming is none too happy about rival William Hill entering its cherished US sports betting territory.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Wed, 05/29/2013 - 10:39

Bitcoin No Liberty Reserve: Shutdown to Affect Only One Online Casino

Anonymous payment solutions company, Liberty Reserve, has been shut down by federal authorities out of the Southern District of New York on Tuesday.

The indictment alleges Liberty Reserve, a company incorporated in Costa Rica, has for years operated as one of the world’s largest digital currencies. Law enforcement refers to the company as a “PayPal for criminals” that allegedly laundered money to the tune of $6 billion over the past 7 years.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Tue, 05/28/2013 - 16:23

More Arrests in IPL Spot Fixing Scandal

New Delhi/Panaji (IANS) Six bookies allegedly involved in the Indian Premier League (IPL) spot fixing scandal were arrested by Goa Police Monday.

"Ketan Chavera, Amit Papat, Ritesh Patel, Paresh Asad Kota, Sandeep Asad Kota and Nikunj Lalan were arrested from a beach resort in Candolim after the Delhi Police intimated the Goa Police about them hiding there," said a Delhi Police officer.

Submitted by Reuters on, Mon, 05/27/2013 - 16:53

Bookie Testifies: ‘Ridiculous’ When Asked If He Killed His Wife

South Carolina bookie Brett Parker, on trial for allegedly killing his wife, testified for nearly three hours Friday.

“No,” Brett Parker when grilled about killing his wife, Tammy Jo Parker. “That’s crazy.”

“That’s ridiculous,” he would respond when asked again.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sat, 05/25/2013 - 17:07

95-Year Old Vegas Icon Missing, Reportedly Held Captive

The wife of 95-year-old Las Vegas casino developer Kirk Kerkorian claims her husband is being held captive by his attorneys.

Kerkorian, who made $2.9 billion through the development of such Vegas landmarks as Caesar's Palace and the MGM Grand, has not been seen for nearly a year.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Fri, 05/24/2013 - 11:54

SC Prosecutors Rest Their Case Against Sports Bettor Charged in Wife’s Murder

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Prosecutors have rested their case after 10 days of testimony against a man accused of killing his wife and colleague in a sports gambling ring at his Columbia home.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Thu, 05/23/2013 - 22:13

Nevada Gaming Control Board Continues to Probe Colbert, Cantor Gaming

Following last October’s indictment of former Cantor Gaming Sportsbook head Mike Colbert and 24 others, the Nevada gaming Control Board continues to conduct an investigation of its own.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Tue, 05/21/2013 - 15:02

Skrill Unauthorized Logins Have Online Gamblers Worried

A spate of reported unauthorized Skrill logins have the online gambling community on edge.

Skrill, formerly known as Moneybookers, is a popular money transfer platform for those gamblers living outside the United States. It is similar to PayPal.

Submitted by Ace King on, Mon, 05/20/2013 - 11:47

Assailants Used Bricks to Bash Lawyer in Gambling Mecca of Macau

HONG KONG – (Associated Press) - A Macau lawyer assaulted in broad daylight in the Chinese gambling haven says the attack was an attempt to intimidate him.

The two assailants used bricks to bash the lawyer, Jorge Menezes, on the head before fleeing in last week's attack.

The former Portuguese colony has largely shed its reputation for triad violence.

Menezes said Monday he believed the attack was intended to intimidate him over his work but he wouldn't say who he thought was behind it.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Mon, 05/20/2013 - 11:28

Legends Sports Head Man Remains Behind Bars: Denied $2.5 Mil Bond

Bartice King, aka Luke King, will remain behind bars after Assistant U.S. Attorney Susan Dickerson Cox filed a motion for revocation of the order of release entered by Western District of Oklahoma Magistrate Judge Shon T. Erwin.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 05/19/2013 - 22:38

Affidavits Provide Window Into Russian Mob Tied Gambling Operation

A major gambling ring bust last month netted the head of a prominent art gallery, a so-called “Poker Princess” and associates of an alleged Russian-tied crime organization.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Sun, 05/19/2013 - 17:07

Gambling911 World Exclusive: The Russ Hamilton Recordings, Who Knew What

The poker community listened with fascination and disgust this week, after Russ Hamilton's personal assistant, Travis Makar, released audio of secretly recorded meetings between Ultimate Bet founders and lawyers.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Thu, 05/16/2013 - 13:26

Blue Monday’ Online Gambling Beneficiaries Jailed, Forced to Resign

It’s been nearly two years since close to a dozen online gambling domain names were seized as part of a payment processing sting operation.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Mon, 05/13/2013 - 23:03

Spate of Casino Kidnappings has Officials, Gamblers Worried

The number of casino crimes in Macau jumped during the first quarter of 2013. These include a rise in kidnapping reports.

From Macau Business Daily:

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mon, 05/13/2013 - 12:34

Top Florida Officials Named Witnesses in Internet Café Gambling Case

SANFORD, Fla. – (Associated Press) - Some of Florida's top politicians and law enforcement officials were named as defense witnesses Tuesday for a Jacksonville lawyer charged with being the mastermind behind a veterans' charity that prosecutors say was actually a gambling operation at strip malls that offered sweepstakes games across the state.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Wed, 05/08/2013 - 01:48

Undercover FBI Agents Placed Bets on Legends.com, Won and Lost Thousands

FBI agents from the Oklahoma City office placed bets with Panama City-based Legends.com (known also as Legends.com and Legendz.com) as part of a nearly 10-year investigation leading to the indictment of nearly three dozen individuals.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 05/07/2013 - 11:21

Three Men Sentenced for Role in Running Online Gambling Site

The United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut on Friday announced the sentencing of three Hartford men for their role in running an online sports betting site out of Costa Rica.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Mon, 05/06/2013 - 12:08

San Francisco Examiner: WSEX Founder Killed Himself With Illegal Gun

Tom Somach reports in the San Francisco Examiner Sunday that Steve Schillinger of Word Sports Exchange, who killed himself last month, had an illegal gun and Antigua police are investigating how he got it, where and from whom he got it.....Read the Sunday edition story on Schillinger by clicking here.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sun, 05/05/2013 - 03:13

San Francisco Examiner to Cover Steve Schillinger Suicide

Gambling911.com can confirm that the San Francisco Examiner,, one of America’s most prominent newspapers, will be running a feature story on the death of World Sports Exchange founder Steve Schillinger. That story was expected to be published on Sunday (May 5, 2013).

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sat, 05/04/2013 - 15:30

Bill to Stop Expansion of Internet Cafes in Ohio Heading to State Senate

COLUMBUS — (Associated Press) - A bill that would immediately halt the expansion of Internet cafes in Ohio cleared a legislative panel Tuesday evening and was headed for a vote by the full state Senate.

The measure would extend a current moratorium on the opening of new sweepstakes gambling operations until June 2014, as lawmakers consider a ban on the facilities. The legislation also would require operators of current facilities to file more thorough affidavits of existence with the state. And those who don’t submit a new affidavit could face a fine of up to $1,000 a day.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Tue, 04/30/2013 - 20:58

85-Year-Old Avoids Prison Sentence for Running Illegal Gambling Business

BOSTON (Associated Press) - Three Cape Cod men who pleaded guilty in 2011 to running an illegal gambling ring have avoided prison time.

Federal prosecutors say 86-year-old Adam Hart and 62-year-old William Neofotistos were sentenced to two years of probation, including six months of house arrest.

They were also fined $40,000 and $10,000, respectively.

Also, 34-year-old Timothy Reardon was sentenced to two years of probation and fined $3,000.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Tue, 04/30/2013 - 12:34

Busted High Stakes Poker Ring had Ties to NYC Murder Suicide

A busted Russian mob linked high stakes poker and sports betting ring had ties to a murder suicide, the New York Daily News reported Tuesday.

From the Daily News:

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Tue, 04/30/2013 - 09:18

WSEX Founder Left Suicide Note: Hated Having to Stiff Customers

World Sports Exchange founder Steve Shillinger reportedly left a suicide note behind prior to taking a gun to his head last week.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Tue, 04/30/2013 - 03:26

Obama’s Choice of Ambassador to France has Ties to High Stakes Poker Bust, Mob

A recent New York City bust tied to illegal sports betting and high stakes poker games led to the indictment of a prominent art dealer, a so-called “Princess of Poker” and an individual said to be a major figure in Russian organized crime.

Submitted by Ace King on, Mon, 04/29/2013 - 18:41

Hong Kong Police Arrest 4 in Hacking Death of Triad Boss: Disemboweled in Front of Many

Hong Kong police announced Monday the arrests of 4 individuals ages 18 through 30 for the brutal hacking death of alleged triad boss. Only the age (30) and surname (Tse) of the victime were disclosed.

The attack occurred outside a hospital in front of many onlookers. One of the strikes nearly disemboweled the victim.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Mon, 04/29/2013 - 04:10

Witnesses Testify in High Stakes Poker Game Killing

Eight men involved in a Saginaw Township, Michigan high stakes poker game testified against Quintel A. West this week.

West is accused of fatally shooting Michael Kuhlman, who was hosting the poker game at his home. West and an accomplice were attempting to enter the home, according to the witnesses. When Kuhlman placed his weight against the door to try and prevent the two men from entering, he was shot through the door. The bullet entered his lung.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Fri, 04/26/2013 - 19:48

More Internet Cafe Raids Reveal Gambling, Drugs, Booze

CBS13 in Sacramento has uncovered what appears to be an illegal gambling business at a local Internet café.

From CBS13:

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Fri, 04/26/2013 - 11:45