Crazy Gambling Stories From The Month Of August

The gambling world can sometimes produce really off-the-wall stories. Every month there are plenty of cases of individuals going to extreme lengths to pay back debts, or of simply bizarre behavior at casino properties around the globe. It can be entertaining and sometimes sad.

August was no exception, as there was plenty that happened in the casino world.

Here’s a look at some of the most colorful and noteworthy from the month that was.

Casino Developer Allowed Man To Gamble 70-plus Straight Hours In Philly

Rush Street Gaming was on the hot seat recently for allowing a compulsive gambler to remain in its Philadelphia casino for three days straight in February. It was the third time this gambler, who had put himself on the state’s casino exclusion list because of problem gambling, was caught in the casino. He had been previously discovered after four nonstop days of gambling in July 2012 and an earlier incident in January 2012.

Billie Jean King’s Win Over Bobby Riggs Rigged By Mafia: Report

Bobby Riggs allegedly agreed to throw the match for forgiveness of his $100,000 in gambling debt. Tennis great Billie Jean King scored a victory for women everywhere when she trounced aging chauvinist Bobby Riggs 40 years ago — but her triumphant win in the “Battle of the Sexes” may have been manipulated by the Mafia, according to a new report.

Carjacking From Las Vegas Casino Valet Turns Deadly

One man was killed and another critically injured after a carjacking at the Flamingo valet ended in a crash outside the Rio, Las Vegas police said. The car theft happened about 11 a.m. when a man jumped into a pickup that was being loaded up with luggage by two California men. One man was in the pickup bed already and as it drove off, the other man also jumped into the pickup bed. The driver ran three red lights as the pickup headed west on Flamingo Road, police said. The pickup soon crashed into an SUV at Flamingo and Valley View Boulevard ejecting the two men from the bed of the pickup.

One In Five UK Citizens Have Had Online Accounts Hacked

Approximately 1 in 5 UK citizens have had their online accounts hacked including “email, social network, banking, and online gaming”. A new survey by the University of Kent’s Cyber Security centre found that 18.3 per cent of respondents had suffered from this sort of cybercrime.

Former Cafeteria Worker Sentenced For Stealing Money To Gamble

A former school cafeteria worker in Charleroi has been sentenced to six months house arrest and three years’ probation for her part in stealing nearly $94,000.

Court records show that Stacy Lee Shipley, 50, of Charleroi paid $46,000 in restitution toward the $53,000 she owes the Charleroi School District.

Investigators say Shipley stole the money when students paid cash for lunches and then used it to gamble at The Meadows Racetrack & Casino.

Father And Son Accused Of Taking $100,000 From Business To Gamble At Rivers Casino

A Penn Hills father and son surrendered on charges that they stole more than $100,000 from a local company to support the father’s gambling habit. Joseph Kocott Sr., 44, and Joseph Kocott Jr., 25, each face charges of theft by deception and conspiracy. Investigators with Allegheny County district attorney’s office continue to trace the duo’s steps and believe there might be more victims, according to a news release.

Cincinnati Casino Awarded Wrong $1 Million Payout

The Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati recently made a $1 million mistake. The property awarded the wrong man a seven-figure prize after a loyalty card contest. Both men shared similar personal information. The casino will allow both men to walk away with the $1 million.

Man’s Gambling ‘Led To Wife’s Murder’

Brian Bradbury beat his wife to death with a dumbbell inside their Sydney home after they argued about his gambling addiction, court documents allege. He then staged a random home invasion to conceal Lynette Bradbury’s murder on October 31, 2011, the documents say. At the time of his wife’s death there was only $12 in their bank accounts.

Jamie Gold’s 2006 World Series Of Poker Bracelet Fetches $65,725 In Online Auction

Jamie Gold’s bracelet was purchased earlier this month for a whopping $65,725. The piece contains more than seven carats of diamonds and 120 grams of white and yellow gold, according to the listing. The bidding was held from July 13 to Aug. 1.

Jobless Ride Casino Buses In Order To Sell Vouchers On Black Market For A Living

Photographer Yeong-Ung Yang has been documenting a depressing phenomenon related to the state of the U.S. economy, widespread poverty, and to a lesser extent the availability of casino gambling in the north eastern part of the United States.

In Korean, there is a term — “bus-kkun” — for a homeless and/or jobless person who rides a round-trip casino bus more than twice a day.

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