A former DraftKings sportsbook employee is facing felony charges connected to a betting scheme involving a Fresno State basketball player, according to ESPN. Law enforcement records show the former trader is accused of involvement in a plot in which the player allegedly manipulated his own performance during a 2025 game.
The charges represent a serious legal development at the intersection of legal sports gambling and college athletics. DraftKings is one of the largest sportsbook operators in the United States, and the involvement of a former employee in an alleged scheme tied to a specific college basketball game draws attention to the vulnerabilities that exist within the legal betting industry.
Details about the specific nature of the performance manipulation, the identity of the player, and the full scope of the alleged scheme were contained in law enforcement records cited by ESPN. The case centers on events from a game played during the 2025 season.
