Published: Friday, September 30, 2005 Online-Casinos.com
SHOCK DEATH OF ONLINE CASINO GAMBLING EXEC
Adam Anhang murdered in Puerto Rico
Online-Casinos.com and InfoPowa reports with deep regret the death of one of the most respected and professional online casino gambling executives, Adam Anhang of Casino Web Cam.
The former CFO of Dr. Ho and CEO of CWC Gaming was brutally stabbed to death in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The murder occurred at a street intersection of Calle de la Luna in Historic Old San Juan, which is typically bustling with tourists and locals.
Anhang was also a part-owner in the Martineau Bay Resort & Spa (a former Wyndham property soon to become the Caribbean's first W Hotel) in Vieques, eight miles off the east coast of Puerto Rico.
The victim of the murder was still in possession of his personal articles, money and documents, which could discount robbery as a motive. Anhang's wife was accompanying him at the time.
Adam Joel Anhang, 32, was a Canadian resident identified by police as "an investor". Anhang had previously resided in Manhattan for a number of years and was CFO for Antigua-based Dr. Ho Casino, the online arm of Asian multi-billionaire Stanley Ho's casino empire. �urea V�zquez Rijos, Anhang's 25 year old wife, provided an eye witness account of the incident to police.
Anhang was accompanying his wife to her car when they were intercepted by the assailant, dressed in workout apparel who then inflicted several stab wounds on Anhang using a kitchen knife.
Rijos was also hurt in the attack and suffered a headwound. She was transported to Hoare Clinic, revealed Lieutenant Eddie Hern�ndez, Director of the Division of Homicides in San Juan.
Neighbours heard the ruckus and indicated that Anhang shouted that he was being assaulted. They observed Anhang being struck by the suspect as he begged for him to stop. The murder occurred just two blocks from the San Juan mayor's home.
The victim, whose office is located in the Regency Hotel, had his wallet with identifications, four credit cards, passport, cash, a cellular telephone, cigarettes and a bottle of tablets still on his person.
Investigators removed a bloodstained kitchen knife with 6 inch blade from the scene. The knife and other evidence is currently being analysed.
The Anhangs married in March this year after a two year relationship, but this month Anhang reportedly filed for divorce. The two were already separated.
Anhang was founder and CEO of CWC Gaming, a live-over-the-internet online casino service which currently powers over 16 licensees, including MVPSportsbook.com and European-operated BetInternet. The company is currently rumoured to be set to bring on powerhouses Sportingbet and Ladbrokes.
CWC Gaming has released the following statement:
CWC is deeply saddened to announce the passing of it's CEO Mr. Adam Anhang early Friday morning September 23rd 2005.Adam was first and foremost a dear friend as well as a colleague.
Adam was well known not only within the i-Gaming Industry but in specialized Real Estate developments around the Globe
Adam will be greatly missed by Family, Friends and Business Associates.
CWC has announced that Mr. Steve Reddy moves to CEO from Director as we transition from this tragic loss and build upon CWC's leadership position in the Live Gaming space as established by Mr. Adam Anhang.
Steve has been working closely with Adam, he understands both the Operations and Licensee base.
CWC Thanks you for your many messages of support from across the Gaming Industry including it's Clients, Licensees, the Press and Friends.
CWC will continue to expand and grow as a tribute to Adam's memory as we uphold the responsibility we have to ALL our Customers, Licensees and Employees.
Sincerely,
The CWC Family.
Anhang's wife was discharged from the hospital over the weekend and has not been heard from since.