DraftKings employees embroiled in college prop betting scandal

At least two DraftKings employees in Las Vegas, including one who remains anonymous and another identified in court documents as Samuel Silverman, have been implicated in a new corruption investigation related to college prop bets.

An employee has been arrested and charged with committing fraud in a gaming establishment and conspiring to cheat at a gambling game. With a preliminary hearing set for August 4, Silverman is allegedly linked to a college proposition-bets scheme, marking the latest scandal in sports betting. This new case follows a similar scandal with Brendan Sorsby, a former NCAAF athlete, who, although not involved in influencing college game outcomes, placed over $90,000 in wagers across various sports, including games involving his own team. Silverman has been under investigation by the NCAA and the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), and is among five suspects involved in the alleged betting ring. Notably, the DraftKings employee is the only one arrested and charged so far. The NGCB's investigation centered on a game between Fresno State and Colorado State University on January 7, 2025, with a bet placed via BetMGM. Silverman was a Fresno student up until 2024. Investigators discovered another DraftKings employee had placed wagers on this game, but the origin of the activity was traced back to Silverman. This other employee was not only Silverman’s roommate but also his colleague. A total of $15,950 was won on the suspicious bet, which investigators claim was divided four ways: $1,450 to a Fresno State basketball player, $3,000 to Silverman, $200 to another individual, and $11,325 to the unnamed DraftKings employee who placed the bet. The investigation is ongoing, and more charges could be forthcoming.