Former Fresno State basketball player Mykell Robinson remains at large with an active arrest warrant issued in August, while his co-defendants Matthew Martin and Steven Vasquez were arrested in September on felony charges related to an alleged point-shaving scheme. All three face two felony counts: committing a fraudulent act at a gaming establishment and attempting or conspiring to cheat at a gambling game. Robinson and Vasquez also face one count of money laundering.
Authorities allege that Martin, a former DraftKings employee, placed wagers at an MGM sportsbook on behalf of Robinson and Vasquez, a guard at San Jose State. The prop bets were tied to Fresno State's January 7, 2025, Mountain West Conference game against Colorado State. The Nevada Gaming Control Board says four people collectively profited nearly $16,000 from the scheme.
Samuel Silverman, another former DraftKings employee and former Fresno State basketball staffer, has also been identified as a suspect. Silverman allegedly served as the link between the athletes and Martin. He was arrested in May on separately filed charges, and court records indicate his case may be resolved through a negotiated plea. His attorney, Michael Pariente, previously said Silverman pleaded not guilty.
Following an NCAA investigation, both Robinson and Vasquez were released from their basketball programs and expelled from their universities. Robinson's social media profiles suggest he is now playing basketball in Uruguay. His attorney, Pomerantz, said Robinson "has no intention of litigating his case in the press, but will do so in court, where the evidence in his favor will speak volumes."
Sources: Las Vegas Review-Journal
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