Las Vegas Prosecutor Presses ‘Wild Bill’ Roberts Bookmaking Case to Grand Jury After FBI Dismissal

The FBI has dropped its investigation into William “Wild Bill” Roberts, concluding there is no evidence to support allegations that the 57-year-old professional gambler ran an illegal bookmaking operation in Las Vegas. Charges have been dismissed. Clark County prosecutor Austin Beaumont told the Las Vegas Review-Journal he intends to take the case to a grand jury anyway, as reported by CasinoBeats.

Roberts calls the pursuit a “witch hunt.” He has told CasinoBeats the FBI said there is no meat on this bone and wants nothing to do with it. He is now exploring legal options to sue the Nevada Gaming Control Board, the state, and Catrina Andrino, the mother of his son.

Probe Sparked by April 2022 Email Amid Custody Battle

The investigation began after Andrino sent an email to the NGCB in April 2022. Roberts alleges this was an attempt to influence Family Court custody proceedings, a claim she strongly disputes. Andrino stated her priority is “protecting my child and allowing the court to address custody matters based on evidence presented through the proper process.” She added that she is aware of Roberts’ allegations but rejects that characterization.

Roberts currently holds primary custody. He says he has had it since Andrino attempted to kidnap the child at seven months old. The years-long probe has caused him “pain and suffering” and damaged his businesses, he claims. Andrino denies any improper motive.

$8 Million in Wagers, Tipping Service and Ongoing Defense

With FBI assistance, the NGCB identified $8 million in bets placed by Roberts at Nevada casinos. Investigators say these were hedges for bets allegedly accepted through an illegal book. An undercover agent posed as a customer and placed 23 bets through an offshore sportsbook between September 2025 and January 2026.

Roberts denies operating any book. He admits he is a “degenerate gambler” who wagers frequently but says he only uses offshore books to check lines for his own betting and tips. He runs Wild Bill Consulting, a sports information service charging $250 per month, promoted on Instagram to more than 1,300 followers. He also owns the gym Ace’s Family Fitness. His lawyer Chris Rasmussen said Roberts is “a gambler with a sports information service.”

Where Enforcement Risk Remains

Local prosecutors continuing despite clear FBI disinterest illustrates the persistent gap between federal and state views on evidence thresholds in gambling cases. Roberts maintains that in “a town of gambling,” credible witnesses beyond a single informant would have surfaced if he truly ran a book. The case now turns on what a grand jury makes of the available record, with potential civil action from Roberts still in view. Regulators and operators should note how personal disputes can activate enforcement machinery even after federal agencies step away.

Reporting: Casino Beats

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