Defense frames alleged bribery ledger as a gambling sheet

Courtroom sketch of Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert Searls Johnson asking questions to defendant and former Houston ISD Chief Operating Officer Brian Busby in Judge Andrew Hanen’s federal courtroom on Monday, April 14, 2025. Ken Ellis, Houston Chronicle Courtroom sketch of Eugene Salazar, left, operations administrative officer for HISD, testifying in Judge Andrew Hanen’s federal courtroom…

Thailand’s Underground Gambling Economy Reaches 1.1 Trillion Baht, Report Reveals

  Meanwhile, the research highlights a complex network of individuals involved in underground gambling, with a hierarchy of influence: Top tier: Major financiers, police officers, government officials, influential figures, and politicians. Middle tier: Bookmakers, runners, and online gambling website administrators. Lower tier: Players, bettors, and account managers.   While direct betting…