The alleged events took place in June 2019 during a private, high-stakes gambling session in Los Angeles, attended by NBA stars and other prominent figures
The FBI is looking into professional boxer Adrien Broner. They think he scammed NBA players out of $6.5 million with rigged dice games. Court papers say a witness in a federal case pointed to “A.B.” as the mastermind behind the scam targeting a current and a former NBA All-Star.
Boxer and Gang Boss Linked to $6.5 Million Fraud Involving NBA Players and Loaded Dice
The alleged events happened in June 2019 during a private high-stakes gambling session in Los Angeles. NBA stars and other big names attended these games. People say someone rigged the games using a “teased” dice — loaded dice that boost the chances for the person using them. This trick led to a current NBA All-Star losing $1.5 million. A former player took an even bigger hit dropping $5 million, as reported by Newsweek.
Federal agents discovered the claims while looking into Eugene “Big U” Henley, a well-known Los Angeles music executive and supposed boss of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips. Cops nabbed Henley on charges such as murder, fraud, extortion, and human trafficking. They say he ran a criminal operation while pretending to be a community activist.
An FBI informant said Henley wanted payback against Broner after finding out about the dice game. The boxer did not ask Henley’s approval before setting up the event so the supposed crime boss told his guys to face Broner and get back the money for the NBA players who got cheated. A bunch of Rollin’ 60s gang members helped with this plan.
Court papers also show that Henley’s reach went beyond street crime. He made athletes and celebrities “check in” with him when they came to Los Angeles charging them for protection at parties, games, and promo events. The informant said if they did not, it could lead to violent payback.
Broner’s Gambling Past Under Scrutiny Amid FBI Probe
Broner has a previous track record of betting big. In 2019, a video popped up on social media where someone close to the boxer said Broner had pocketed over $1 million from dice games in just one month. Furthermore, in a 2024 chat, Broner owned up to winning millions from NBA star John Wall by gambling on dice and cards.
Even though the media thinks Broner might be tied to the FBI’s probe, court papers have not said he is the “A.B.” mentioned in the case. Still, many news stories hint that the boxer is a big part of the ongoing investigation.
As the investigation continues, it is not yet clear if Broner will be charged. He has not been arrested, but the claims have put him at the heart of the big federal investigation into organized crime, gambling scams, and money crimes.
Henley and some of his partners are already in jail for racketeering. The authorities say Henley also stole charity money from big NBA stars like Shaquille O’Neal and Draymond Green putting it into his own bank accounts.
The case is still unfolding, and federal prosecutors plan to share more details as they keep cracking down on organized crime in Los Angeles.
