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Nevada gaming board halts sports betting scheme

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February 2, 2024

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has halted a scheme by sportsbook employees to steal money from sports betting kiosks, according to an 8newsnow.com report.

The board began investigating a scheme in Dec. 2022 by employees of William Hill, a Nevada sports book operator, who allegedly made fraudulent cash adjustments at sports betting kiosks, resulting in a more than $70,000 loss.

The company fired at least three employees as a result of the investigation. A William Hill customer service agent reviewed customer information from a kiosk and adjusted the money amount.

The suspects used personal cellphones to determine what kiosks to alter, according to documents. Once the adjustments were made, a conspirator would print and redeem altered vouchers for cash.

Police have arrested one suspect while a warrant was active Wednesday for another suspect and others are expected to face charges.