Tag: Crime
Maryland: 1 dead after shooting at MGM National Harbor, police say
OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — One man was killed and another injured in a shooting at a food court at MGM National Harbor hotel and casino in the... more
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case
NEW YORK (AP) — Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, pleaded not guilty Monday to... more
Unregulated gambling operator Pace-O-Matic found liable for convenience store attendant robbery-murder
Pace-O-Matic, an unregulated gambling company operating in the “skill” gambling industry, and manufacturing partner Miele... more
Thailand court orders extradition to China of alleged igaming kingpin
BANGKOK (AP) — An appeals court in Thailand on Monday approved the extradition to China of She Zhijiang, an alleged transnational crime... more
Two MLB pitchers charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors
NEW YORK (AP) — Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted on charges they took bribes from sports... more
Ex-NBA player Damon Jones pleads not guilty to selling injury secrets
NEW YORK (AP) — Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges he profited from rigged poker... more
Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff says gambling implications are scary for NBA players and coaches
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff said NBA players and coaches have to be mindful of conversations they have with... more
NBA starts review of policies after gambling-related arrests
The NBA, in reaction to the arrests of Miami guard Terry Rozier and Portland coach Chauncey Billups last week for their alleged role in... more
Here’s how indictment says Terry Rozier shared information that paid off for bettors
NBA guard Terry Rozier was averaging nearly 21 points per game for the Charlotte Hornets as the 2022-23 season neared an end. But during a... more
How cheaters rigged high-stakes poker games with the mob and sports pros, according to authorities
The indictments announced Thursday of a poker cheating ring involving NBA figures and backed by the mafia emphasized their alleged... more
