Former DraftKings trader faces charges over alleged college prop-betting scheme

By SectorWire desk · 22 July 2026

Summary

Former DraftKings DKNG · USD 18.90 2026-10-16 Data trader Samuel Silverman faces felony charges over an alleged college basketball prop-betting scheme. NGCB investigated wagers allegedly tied to advance knowledge that Fresno State player Mykell Robinson intended to underperform.

Why it matters

The case concerns alleged misuse of advance player information in college basketball betting.

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