Nevada Gaming Regulators Arrest Suspect in Fresno State Basketball Betting Scandal, More Charges Coming

The Nevada Gaming Control Board announced Thursday that one suspect has been arrested and booked in connection with the Fresno State men’s basketball sports betting scandal that first emerged in early 2025, and that additional arrests are forthcoming. The Board stated that its investigation has concluded and that the evidence establishes an alleged conspiracy involving former and current associates connected to collegiate basketball programs who coordinated and profited from proposition wagers tied to a player’s intentional underperformance.

The suspect was arrested and booked into the Clark County Detention Center on May 5 on charges of fraudulent acts, conspiracy cheating at gambling, and conspiracy to launder money, according to the Board. Several additional suspects remain outstanding, with criminal charges being actively pursued.

Background on the Fresno State Scandal

The case traces back to January 2025, when a Nevada sportsbook operator flagged suspicious proposition bets on Fresno State guard Mykell Robinson. A sports-integrity monitoring service notified Fresno State and NCAA enforcement staff, who launched a formal investigation the following week.

In September 2025, the NCAA banned three men’s college basketball players — Mykell Robinson, Steven Vasquez, and Jalen Weaver — following findings from the NCAA Committee on Infractions. The committee concluded that the players had bet on one another’s games, shared wagering information with others, and that at least two of the players manipulated their performances to ensure certain bets would be won. The scheme involved players at both Fresno State and San Jose State, according to the Associated Press.

How the Investigation Unfolded

The Nevada Gaming Control Board’s investigation drew on evidence obtained through subpoenas, financial records, cellphone data, and coordination with licensed sportsbook operators and the NCAA. Board Chair Mike Dreitzer confirmed the arrest and emphasized that the investigation remains active.

“The Nevada Gaming Control Board remains committed to protecting the integrity of Nevada’s gaming industry and will continue to aggressively investigate any activity that threatens the fairness and public confidence of regulated sports wagering,” Dreitzer said in a statement. The Board declined to release further details, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation.

The Fresno State case is one of several college basketball sports betting integrity investigations that have played out over the past year. The broader pattern of student-athletes being banned for wagering on their own games has accelerated calls from lawmakers and sports leagues for tighter enforcement of sports betting integrity rules across the country.