Las Vegas Gambler Wild Bill Roberts Indicted on Charges of Unlicensed Gaming and Post-Arrest Wagering
William “Wild Bill” Roberts was indicted on charges of operating a gaming establishment without a license, unlawfully receiving compensation for accepting wagers, attempted money laundering, and accepting unlawful wagers. Prosecutors said he allegedly continued taking bets after his April arrest, including from the undercover agent investigating him, and took more than $69,000 in wagers. NGCB charges were withdrawn in August and he was released on his own recognizance with high-level electronic monitoring.
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A Las Vegas gambler known as Wild Bill Roberts faces fresh criminal charges after prosecutors say he kept accepting sports bets following his arrest earlier this year.
William “Wild Bill” Roberts was arrested in April by the Nevada Gaming Control Board and FBI. A grand jury indictment unsealed Wednesday (September 30) charges him with operating a gaming establishment without a license, unlawfully receiving compensation for accepting wagers, attempted money laundering, and accepting unlawful wagers.
Alleged Post-Arrest Activity Exceeds $69,000
As detailed in Casino.org News, Chief Deputy District Attorney Austin Beaumont told the court that Roberts called an undercover investigator the day after the April arrest and asked if he was working with the FBI. The investigator denied it and allegedly continued betting with Roberts.
Beaumont said Roberts took more than $69,000 in wagers after the arrest. The proceeds were mixed with revenue from a fitness center and Wild Bill Consulting Inc., his sports betting picks service. Investigators recorded Roberts explaining the operation and his earnings.
Beaumont stated Roberts generated $208,888.50 from the alleged activity in 2025 and another $239,850 this year. Monthly income approached $50,000 before the arrest. The original charges by gaming regulators were withdrawn in August.
Roberts Disputes All Allegations
Roberts denies operating an illegal sportsbook and describes himself as a gambler. He told the Review-Journal there is “no water in the desert” and “I’m the desert.” Attorney Chris Rasmussen told the court Roberts neither owns nor operates the Costa Rica-based ezwin247.com and that the FBI established this during its two-year investigation.
Roberts has called the matter a “witch hunt” tied to a Family Court dispute with the mother of his child. Prosecutors sought $1 million bail. District Judge Carli Kierny released him on his own recognizance with high-level electronic monitoring, ordered him to surrender his passport, and barred him from casinos while the case is pending.
Reporting: Casino.org News
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