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Nevada Gaming Control Board says Shaun Benward extradited to Nevada

Enforcement & compliance

Shaun Benward, also known as Shaun Mistery, has been extradited to Nevada to face alleged casino-cheating and conspiracy offences, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board. He faces three felony counts of fraudulent acts and three of conspiracy to violate the Gaming Control Act; Benward was sentenced to 10 years in Iowa in February 2026.

The Nevada case concerns alleged casino cheating across multiple properties and could affect enforcement against gambling fraud.

Earlier fines and penalties by NGCB

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedNot statedNevada Gaming Control Board reports extradition of casino fraud suspectNot stated
Not namedUSD 27,000,000Nevada regulators bar Mathew Bowyer from casino properties for lifeNot stated
KalshiUSD 120,000Nevada Gaming Control Board seeks contempt finding against KalshiNot stated
Not namedNot statedNevada gaming board arrests suspect in Fresno State betting probeNot stated
Not namedNot statedNevada Gaming Control Board announces arrest in Fresno State betting investigationNot stated

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