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Geraldo Rivera poses on the stairs heading down to the Lexington Hotel’s basement, where Al Capone supposedly kept a hidden vault. Forty years ago, millions of Americans tuned in to watch Rivera’s two-hour live television special revealing the contents of the “vault.” Steve Kagan / Getty Images

Geraldo Rivera uncovered ‘The Mystery of Al Capone’s Vaults’ on live television 40 years ago

Posted on April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 by James Riter

On April 21, 1986, television reporter Geraldo Rivera completed his final on-air shot in a live broadcast from the Chicago…

Benny Binion’s colorful life story slated for television series

Posted on March 25, 2026March 31, 2026 by James Riter

Years ago in Las Vegas, a friend of professional poker player Doyle Brunson relayed an alarming message: If Brunson didn’t…

New memoir ‘The Bookie’ highlights the mobsters and characters in Las Vegas sportsbooks

Posted on February 27, 2026 by James Riter

Early in his career at Las Vegas casino sportsbooks, when mobsters were an intimidating presence around town, Art Manteris confronted…

Planned Netflix drama series to focus on ‘dangerous version’ of modern Las Vegas

Posted on January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 by James Riter

A Las Vegas-centered drama series is in production for Netflix, focusing on “a dangerous version” of the city and an…

Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding is, as of 2025, on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list for his involvement in narcotics trafficking and murders. FBI

Manhunt underway for Ryan Wedding, former Olympian turned accused drug kingpin

Posted on December 30, 2025February 11, 2026 by James Riter

A Canadian former Olympic snowboarder accused of cocaine trafficking and murder has landed on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives…

Irish drug kingpin living in Dubai attracts new attention

Posted on November 24, 2025 by James Riter

Irish drug kingpin Daniel Kinahan is back in the spotlight with a magazine story noting that he is living freely…

This month marks 30 years since the debut of the Martin Scorsese film Casino. In this publicity photo, Scorsese, left, chats with Joe Pesci, who played Nicky Santoro, based on Chicago mobster Tony Spilotro. Universal Pictures

Las Vegas Mob classic ‘Casino’ celebrates 30th anniversary

Posted on October 30, 2025November 13, 2025 by James Riter

Three decades after Casino was released in November 1995, screenwriter Nicholas Pileggi says the nearly three-hour film portrays the end of…

Bookmaker Matthew Bowyer arrives at a Santa Ana, California, federal court for sentencing on August 29, 2025. Earlier that month, he pleaded guilty to his illegal gambling-related charges. AP Photo / Jae C. Hong

Mathew Bowyer, bookie for baseball star Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter, vows to turn his life around

Posted on October 1, 2025October 2, 2025 by James Riter

As he prepared to begin serving a federal prison sentence for booking sports bets illegally, Mathew Bowyer pledged never to…

Alleged former Philadelphia Mafia boss Joey Merlino rebrands himself as restaurant owner

Posted on September 5, 2025September 5, 2025 by James Riter

Joey Merlino, a 63-year-old convicted felon and reputed former Philadelphia Mafia boss, has become a social media personality while also…

Since getting out of prison in 2024, Owen Hanson has reconnected with his former USC teammates and coaching staff. Here he poses with Tino Dominguez, USC’s equipment manager for the last 35 years. Courtesy of Owen Hanson / @theofficialcakid

Owen Hanson goes from cartel kingpin to selling frozen protein bars

Posted on July 31, 2025August 28, 2025 by James Riter

At one time Owen Hanson, a former University of Southern California national championship football player, was making millions as a…