Published on: June 12, 2026, 11:02h.
Updated on: June 12, 2026, 11:02h.
- A suspect has been arrested in connection with the 2025 Fresno State basketball scandal
- Authorities in Nevada report that more suspects are still at large
- The NCAA claims that several Fresno State players were involved in game-fixing
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has announced that a suspect related to the 2025 betting scandal involving the Fresno State men’s basketball team is now in custody.
The NGCB has finalized its inquiry into suspicious betting activities involving the Fresno State men’s basketball program for the 2024-25 season. The investigation uncovered a supposed conspiracy among former and current players to orchestrate and illegally benefit from prop bets based on intentional underperformance.
“The Nevada Gaming Control Board is dedicated to maintaining the integrity of Nevada’s gaming sectors and will rigorously pursue any activities that challenge public confidence and fairness in regulated sports betting,” stated NGCB Chairman Mike Dreitzer.
Following the investigation’s findings, the NGCB reported the arrest of a suspect who has been charged with multiple felonies, including conspiracy to commit fraud, cheating at gambling, and money laundering.
The NGCB has withheld the name of the arrested individual to preserve the integrity of the ongoing investigation. Should the individual be found guilty of the three felony counts, they could face a prison term of 20 to 30 years and substantial financial penalties, including restitution.
NCAA Findings
In September 2025, the NCAA permanently disqualified Mykell Robinson, Steven Vasquez, and Jalen Weaver—former players from Fresno State—after the NCAA Committee on Infractions determined that they had placed bets on each other and notified outsiders of likely underperformances.
This investigation was initiated after a sports integrity monitoring service and a Nevada sportsbook alerted the NCAA about atypical betting patterns involving the players. The NCAA discovered text communications among the players where they discussed their planned underperformances in specific statistical metrics.
Wagers poured in on the prop bets, which otherwise would have remained relatively quiet.
For the January 7 game between Fresno State and Colorado State, three bets amounting to $7,200 were placed on Robinson. Fresno State lost 91-64, and Robinson contributed only three points on 1-4 shooting, alongside two rebounds and no assists. The NCAA reported that as a result of Robinson’s performance, $15,950 in winning bets was distributed among the group.
As sports betting remains illegal in California, bettors involved in the alleged scheme opted to place their wagers through an online sportsbook based in neighboring Nevada.
Further Arrests Anticipated
The NGCB has stated that its investigation into the Fresno State basketball betting controversy is ongoing.
“Numerous additional suspects are still sought, and active criminal charges are being pursued. No further details can be shared at this time to safeguard the integrity of the ongoing investigation,” the Board noted.