How a Philly Sportsbook Took $200K on a Fixed Chinese Basketball Game

How a Philly Sportsbook Took $200K on a Fixed Chinese Basketball Game

PHILADELPHIA – Shane “Sugar Shane” Hennen pleaded guilty Wednesday to bribery and wire fraud charges tied to fixing NBA, college and Chinese basketball games. But one detail in the indictment hasn’t gotten much attention: where some of the money was bet. According to prosecutors, Hennen … Read more

26 Charged in NCAA, Overseas Basketball Betting Scheme

26 Charged in NCAA, Overseas Basketball Betting Scheme

Federal prosecutors charged 26 people in an alleged international point-shaving scheme tied to NCAA Division I and Chinese Basketball Association games. Court records state that bettors used payments to players to influence performances, allowing wagers to be placed on altered game results. Investigators say the … Read more