Celebrity Gambling

Russian Mob Tied To A-List Poker Ring, Games’ Ringleader Violently Assaulted


Posted on Jun 29, 2011 @ 10:00AM - 5 comments

By Dylan Howard - Senior Executive Editor, Star magazine

Members of the notoriously brutal Russian mafia participated in the multi-million dollar underground Hollywood poker games involving A-List actors, Star magazine is reporting exclusively.

In a terrifying twist, Star magazine has also learned Molly Bloom, the 33-year-old ringleader behind the illegal gambling ring, was roughed up after fleeing Los Angeles to New York.

Members of the notoriously brutal Russian mafia participated in the multi-million dollar underground Hollywood poker games involving A-List actors, Star magazine is reporting exclusively.

In a terrifying twist, Star magazine has also learned Molly Bloom, the 33-year-old ringleader behind the illegal gambling ring, was roughed up after fleeing Los Angeles to New York.

Insiders connected to the game speculate that the mob may be responsible for her beating.
Star magazine broke the story that Tobey Maguire, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ben Affleck and other top celebrities have been participating in secret, high stakes, allegedly illegal poker games.

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Celeb Illegal Poker Game: Cocaine & Hookers In A Backroom


Posted on Jun 24, 2011 @ 11:30AM - 6 comments

by Radar Staff

Cards weren’t the only things being cut during those celebrity high-stakes poker games -- so was cocaine; and oh yeah,  there were also hookers involved.

In yet another bombshell revelation, resulting from a blockbuster investigation by Star magazine, a source says that drugs and prostitutes played a part in the top-secret games. The issue with Star magazine’s investigation is on sale Friday.

Cards weren’t the only things being cut during those celebrity high-stakes poker games -- so was cocaine; and oh yeah,  there were also hookers involved.

In yet another bombshell revelation, resulting from a blockbuster investigation by Star magazine, a source says that drugs and prostitutes played a part in the top-secret games. The issue with Star magazine’s investigation is on sale Friday.

“It was known to a handful of us that one player would keep two hookers down the hall of the hotel in another room,” a source with knowledge of the games told Star. “He would disppear for 30-minutes at a time, leaving the main players in the game frustrated. In reality, he was getting to do blow (in a room with) two hookers.”

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EXCLUSIVE: Michael Jordan's Son Brags About Underage Splurge In Las Vegas


Posted on Aug 26, 2010 @ 08:59AM - 2 comments

Michael Jordan’s son Marcus hit the Las Vegas casinos and nightclubs last Friday to the tune of $50,000 – the problem is, he’s underage at only 19-years-old.

Marcus took to his Twitter account to brag about what a high-roller he was while partying at Haze, a nightclub in the Aria Hotel and Casino City Center and RadarOnline.com has the Tweet.

Michael Jordan’s son Marcus hit the Las Vegas casinos and nightclubs last Friday to the tune of $50,000 – the problem is, he’s underage at only 19-years-old.

Marcus took to his Twitter account to brag about what a high-roller he was while partying at Haze, a nightclub in the Aria Hotel and Casino City Center and RadarOnline.com has the Tweet.

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“Last night was stupid…35k at Haze…Totals 50k something the whole day…Damn!!” Marcus tweeted. The damaging Twitter message was removed shortly after it was posted.

MGM Resorts International owns the Aria franchise and when contacted by RadarOnline.com spokesperson Yvette Monet said, “We do not comment on rumor or speculation about our guests.”

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Michael has been known as an avid gambler and in 1993 he admitted to having to cover $57,000 in gambling losses. He later appeared on 60 Minutes in 2005 where he again admitted that he had made reckless decisions.

"Yeah, I've gotten myself into situations where I would not walk away and I've pushed the envelope. Is that compulsive? Yeah, it depends on how you look at it,” Michael said. “If you're willing to jeopardize your livelihood and your family, then yeah.”

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In the event that Marcus was gambling while underage, the Nevada Gaming Control Board’s Kathy Faust told RadarOnline.com:

“We do not investigate underage gambling. It is required by law that the casino or institution in question turn in a report to the board if they suspect an unlawful act.”

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Michael’s reps did not return a request for comment when contacted by RadarOnline.com.

A spokesperson at The Las Vegas Alcohol and Beverage Control Board told RadarOnline.com that underage drinking matters are “not their issue” but that they are instead “controlled by the police department.”

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Marcus and his older brother Jeffrey, 21, were in Las Vegas with their dad who was holding the Michael Jordan Fantasy Camp at The Mirage.

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