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Gambling Scheme Organizer Jalen Smith Sentenced to Six Years
Jalen Smith, a key organizer in a college basketball gambling and game-fixing scheme, was sentenced to six years in prison and ordered to pay $1.1 million in restitution. The scheme involved manipulating games in China and U.S. college basketball.
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What happened
- 01Jalen Smith was sentenced to six years in prison for his role in a gambling and game-fixing scheme.
- 02Smith must also pay $1.1 million in restitution and forfeit $75,000.
- 03The scheme involved manipulating games in China and U.S. college basketball.
- 04Professional gambler Shane Hennan faces a potential maximum of 125 years in prison.
- 05Over 39 players and more than 29 games were involved in the college basketball aspect of the scheme.
- 06Antonio Blakeney, a player for Hapoel Tel Aviv, is accused of participating in game-fixing in China.
Professional gambler Shane Hennan has pleaded guilty to multiple charges in related cases, facing a potential maximum of 125 years in prison. The college basketball aspect alone involved over 39 players and more than 29 manipulated games.
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