Former Basketball Gambling Figure Pleads Guilty in Wire Fraud Case
Shane Hennen has pleaded guilty to a wire‑fraud conspiracy charge linked to an illegal poker scheme that allegedly exploited NBA players and celebrity endorsements.
Jul 27, 2026
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Shane Hennen Pleads Guilty in Wire‑Fraud Case Linked to Basketball Gambling Scandal
Shane Hennen’s guilty plea in a high‑profile poker scheme involving organized crime may influence ongoing investigations into insider betting and fixed games, with potential ripple effects for NBA personalities like Chauncey Billups.
Jul 27, 2026
Indicted: NBA Players Caught in Massive Betting Scheme
A federal indictment in Brooklyn details a scheme in which professional basketball players allegedly manipulated game performance to profit from illicit sports wagers.
Jun 29, 2026
Former NBA Players Indicted in Multi-Million Dollar Sports Betting Conspiracy
A federal grand jury has charged former NBA forwards Malik Beasley and Ed Davis, along with several other players, in a sweeping gambling fraud case that threatens the integrity of professional basketball.
Jun 29, 2026
Former NBA Players Indicted in Multi-Million Dollar Gambling Scheme
A federal grand jury has charged former NBA forward Malik Beasley and journeyman Ed Davis with conspiring to manipulate game outcomes for profit, ensnaring insiders and major betting platforms.
Jun 29, 2026