US federal prosecutors charged 26 people over alleged manipulation of college basketball games and a professional league in China, with a complaint filed in Philadelphia. Prosecutors allege that bettors bribed athletes to affect results and that the scheme involved nearly 30 games; the charges remain allegations.
The case concerns alleged bribery and match manipulation across college and professional basketball competitions.
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New Jersey prosecutors charged 14 people over an alleged illegal sports betting operation, with student athletes among those accused of running sportsbooks. Prosecutors said the enterprise transferred about $2 million in suspected gambling transactions between 2022 and 2024; the defendants face charges including racketeering, bookmaking and money laundering.
US prosecutors in the Southern District of Texas charged 14 Texas residents over an alleged illegal gambling operation and related offences, according to the Justice Department. Authorities seized more than $4.5 million in cash, $5 million in property and vehicles, 2,000 slot machines and other items; two defendants were described as fugitives.
US federal authorities charged Army Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke with using classified information to bet on Polymarket before the public announcement of Nicolás Maduro’s capture. Prosecutors allege he wagered about $33,000 and made roughly $409,000 in profit; the charges include commodities fraud and wire fraud. Polymarket said it flagged the trades and co-operated with investigators.
Federal authorities charged more than 30 people in two investigations spanning 11 US states, alleging schemes involving NBA betting and rigged poker games. Prosecutors say people with access to team information shared details used to place wagers; the separate poker case alleges games were manipulated. The charges include allegations against current and former NBA personnel, including Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones.
Former DraftKings 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.