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Beasley to Plead Guilty in DOJ NBA Betting Case

By Drooid · Oct 25, 2026, 4:22 AM UTC · How we work

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Malik Beasley Pleads Guilty

Malik Beasley, former NBA player, is negotiating a plea agreement with the Department of Justice.
He now intends to plead guilty after initially entering a not-guilty plea, his attorney says.
Prosecutors allege he deliberately altered his play in at least four 2023-24 Bucks games to help bettors.
The indictment includes bribery, wire-fraud, honest-services fraud, and money-laundering conspiracies, plus a $1 million default judgment.

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NBA Reviews Betting Policies

Pistons withdrew proposed three-year, $42 million contract after learning of federal investigation.
NBA officials warned the case threatens league integrity and will review betting-related policies.
Beasley earned roughly $60 million over nine years, illustrating the scandal’s financial stakes.
At least five current or former NBA players have faced federal gambling indictments since 2023.
Betting analysts say the case could lead to tighter federal regulations on sports wagering.

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Malik Beasley Pleads Guilty

Malik Beasley, former NBA player, is negotiating a plea agreement with the Department of Justice.
He now intends to plead guilty after initially entering a not-guilty plea, his attorney says.
Prosecutors allege he deliberately altered his play in at least four 2023-24 Bucks games to help bettors.
The indictment includes bribery, wire-fraud, honest-services fraud, and money-laundering conspiracies, plus a $1 million default judgment.

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