Ex-DraftKings trader charged in betting scheme
A former DraftKings sportsbook employee has been charged in Nevada in connection with an alleged betting scheme involving a Fresno State men's basketball player.
According to ESPN, Samuel Silverman, a former trader at DraftKings' Las Vegas office, was arrested on May 5 and charged with committing a fraudulent act at a gaming establishment and conspiracy to cheat at a gambling game. Both offenses are Class C felonies under Nevada law. Silverman has pleaded not guilty.
From the report:
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Investigators say the scheme involved former Fresno State players Mykell Robinson and Steven Vasquez, as well as Silverman and another former DraftKings employee, Matthew Martin.
It is alleged that Robinson deliberately underperformed in a Fresno State game against Colorado State on 7 January 2025, and that Martin placed US$2,200 in parlay wagers at +625 odds, which was flagged for suspicious wagering by sportsbook operator BetMGM.
The winnings amounted to US$15,950. Of this, Martin received US$11,325, Silverman US$3,000, Robinson US$1,425, and Vasquez US$200. DraftKings confirmed both men were employed at its Las Vegas office but said neither was involved in setting college basketball odds.
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