Federal prosecutors said in a court filing that they and defence lawyers for several defendants had begun discussions that could resolve cases linked to illegal poker and sports betting schemes. The poker indictment charged 31 defendants across 11 states; prosecutors said negotiations were at an early stage.
Possible plea resolutions could affect the proceedings against defendants accused in two gambling schemes.
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Investigative records tied to federal cases and regulatory actions describe an alleged network of brokers, casino hosts and overseas gamblers operating at Wynn Las Vegas and other Strip casinos. The material follows Wynn’s 2024 agreement to forfeit about $130 million to settle claims and a separate $5.5 million state fine this year; Wynn said former employees were responsible and cited compliance changes.
Federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York charged six people over an alleged betting scheme involving four NBA games during the 2023-24 season. Prosecutors allege the group wagered more than $75,000 and made net winnings exceeding $121,000; Malik Beasley’s lawyer denied the allegations, and the NBA said it was reviewing the indictment.
Wayne Nix, who ran an illegal sports gambling business in California, is awaiting sentencing for conspiracy, the US Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California said. His sentencing is expected in the coming months; former baseball player Yasiel Puig was convicted of obstruction and making false statements in a related case and is due to be sentenced on 26 May.
Las Vegas gambler ‘Wild Bill’ Roberts faces an indictment after allegedly accepting $69,000 in wagers following his arrest. Prosecutors said on 30 September that he continued accepting bets, including from an undercover investigator.
Prosecutors announced on Wednesday, Sept. 30, that a grand jury indictment had been unsealed against William "Wild Bill" Roberts, the Las Vegas gambler. The charges include running a gaming establishment without a license, taking compensation for accepting wagers unlawfully, attempted money laundering, and accepting unlawful wagers. Roberts rejects the claim that he ran an illegal sportsbook, saying he is a gambler, not a bookmaker.
Prosecutors in Indiana indicted 22 people over an alleged illegal gambling operation based at Gino’s Steakhouse in Merrillville. The indictment alleges that the operation used two betting websites and generated $700,000 to $900,000 from Super Bowl line-pool betting cards each year.