“I’m not mad, I’m proud of ya. You took your first pinch like a man, and you learned the two most important things in life. You listenin’? Never rat on your friends, and ALWAYS keep your mouth shut.” Those were
New York Gambling Crimes: NY PL Article 225 While poker may have become a spectator sport on ESPN for criminal lawyers, judges and prosecutors alike, New York City is not Atlantic City. You can certainly bet on horses, the NFL,
He alleged that he brought sports bags full of cash into William Hill stores and asked staff to put them behind the counter for safekeeping, withdrawing the money when he wanted to place bets. According to the addict, his bets
Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey D. Hill (619) 546-7924 or Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Pilchak (619) 546-9709 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – July 27, 2016 SAN DIEGO – Fourteen men are charged in federal grand jury indictments with participating in a
TRENTON – Attorney General Zulima V. Farber and Division of Criminal Justice Director Gregory A. Paw announced that former New Jersey state trooper James J. Harney pleaded guilty today to charges of conspiracy, official misconduct and promoting gambling for his
FIVE ARRESTED IN ILLEGAL BOOKMAKING INVESTIGATION The Connecticut State Police Statewide Organized Crime Task Force initiated a criminal investigation into illegal bookmaking operations in the towns of North Haven and West Haven, Connecticut. State Police Detectives conducted an extensive investigation
Deirdre M. Daly, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Frank Potolicchio, Jr., 34, of Norwalk, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant in Hartford to four months of imprisonment, followed by
Among his client list of prominent local figures were Steve Sander, Denver’s director of strategic marketing and a member of the Metro Denver Sports Commission’s board of directors at the time; former Denver Post sports reporter and columnist Jim Armstrong;
A few years back, while paging through old editions of the Turf & Sport Digest, I came across a cartoon that I found intriguing even though I didn’t totally understand it. I made a copy of the cartoon and saved
1. Definition and Elements of the Crime Although gambling has become more widespread in recent years, especially with the expansion of casinos and the rise of online betting, certain betting activity is still considered illegal and can trigger serious penalties