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Playing for High Stakes. Alleged $2m Extortion of Michigan Poker Player

Meta Description: Unravel the chilling account of a Michigan poker player caught in a $2 million extortion scheme, tracing the harrowing events, cryptic clues, and FBI involvement.

New Year's Horror in Poker: Jon Letzkus Incident Echoes 2017 Las Vegas Shooting

Explore the eerie connection between Jon Letzkus and a recent Vegas incident mirroring the 2017 tragedy. Witness the poker community's united response to this chilling revelation.

ACR Poker Crushes 2023

In 2023, ACR Poker continued to make waves in the online poker world with its signature Venom tournaments and the Online Super Series (OSS)

Gambling Streams Continue on Counter Strike Twitch Channels Despite Ban

Gambling in the game Counter-strike was expressly forbidden in August 2023 and yet the regulation is still being freely flouted four months later.

Gambling Addict Sentenced to 30 Months Prison for $400,000 Theft Blown at Casino

A credit union manager from Pennsylvania has been sentenced to 30 months in prison after being convicted of embezzling nearly $400,000.

Serial Killer Targeted Casino Patrons

Richard Bradley Jr. is suspected of being a serial killer who targeted individuals who had recently come into significant sums of money.

Charles Barkley's Childhood Home Doubled Up as Underground Casino

Charles Barkley revealed that his childhood home in Leeds, Alabama, doubled as an underground casino and bootlegging operation.

Priest Accused of Stealing $117,000 from Church to Feed Gambling Addiction

A Pennsylvania Greek Orthodox priest has been accused of stealing over $117,000 from his church to feed his gambling addiction.

Norman Chad Says WSOP Tried to Sabotage WPT World Championship By Delaying a Flight

Norman Chad let slip that the WSOP organisers might have attempted to sabotage the WPT World Championship.

WSOP Circuit Ring Winner Kidnapped by Extortion Gang

Four-time WSOP Circuit ring winner George Janssen has been discovered tied up at the roadside in Bad Axe, Michigan, apparently having been kidnapped by an extortion gang.

New York State Trooper Convicted for Tipping Off $10 Million Gambling Ring

A former New York state trooper has avoided prison time after revealing confidential information about an ongoing investigation to a suspect.

$700K Embezzlement at Four Winds Hartford Casino

The recent opening of a new casino has seen a criminal charge related to embezzlement controversially dropped.

Frankie C Grabbed by Resorts World Security Over 18-Month Old $3,000 Overpayment

Frankie Cucchiara was identified as having been overpaid by $3,000 when buying chips 18 months ago.

Murder Suspect Shot Dead by Police at Lucky Eagle Casino

The Lucky Eagle Casino in Washington State has temporarily closed its doors following a fatal shooting incident involving a tribal police officer and a murder suspect.

Wynn Las Vegas in Court Over Death of Slot Machine Player

The Wynn Las Vegas is facing a lawsuit filed by the family of a woman who tragically died while playing a slot machine at the property.