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Gaming Control, FBI bust multimillion-dollar bookmaking operation in Vegas
- Roberts faces felony and misdemeanor counts for operating an unlicensed betting operation tied to about $8 million in Nevada wagers.
- The Gaming Control Board and FBI led the investigation, supported by a confidential human source and undercover agents.
- Roberts was booked in Clark County Detention Center on multiple felony and misdemeanor counts related to unlawful wagering and licensing violations.
- Authorities say casino records show Roberts wagered about $8 million in Nevada sportsbooks between 2022 and 2026.
- The operation allegedly used a Costa Rica–anchored website to process bets and finance operations.
- Roberts faces counts of accepting unlawful wagers, laundering money, and operating without a license.
- The arrest followed an investigation that began after Roberts's ex-girlfriend alerted authorities.
- Roberts is scheduled to return to court on May 12 after posting bond.
- The investigation involved reviewing casino records and tracing cash activity across multiple institutions.
- The investigation highlighted the risk management tactic bookmakers use to hedge bets across legal platforms.
- The case remains under investigation with further legal proceedings pending in Clark County.
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