Charles Oakley is learning the hard way ... if you try to cheat a Vegas casino, you'll end up behind bars.
TMZ Sports has learned ... the ex-NBA star was arrested at the Cosmopolitan on July 8 after allegedly trying to pull a fast one during a gambling session -- and it was all caught on video.
Officials from the Nevada Gaming Board tell us Oakley "was suspected of adding to or reducing his wager on a gambling game after the outcome was known."
Unclear what game he was playing at the time -- but one source with knowledge of the incident says Oak tried to pull back a $100 chip after he realized he was going to lose.
FYI, Oakley reportedly made more than $46 mil during his NBA career.
Oak was confronted about the incident -- and it was kicked over to a security team which reviewed the casino video footage ... confirming the alleged cheating.
The 54-year-old was taken into custody at 5:30 PM and booked into Clark County Detention Center.
Oak's gambling charge is serious business -- "to commit or attempt to commit a fraudulent act in a gaming establishment." He faces between 1 to 6 years in prison if convicted.
A source close to Oakley tells us, "This is an insignificant matter that will be quickly resolved."
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bwaaaahahaha. he can't be that popped. that's got to be just a character flaw.
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bruh wow $100 and i wouldn't even risk it
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The Casino wrote in a statement Wednesday night that Oakley "came to the Casino tonight and behaved in a highly inappropriate and completely abusive manner."
The statement concluded: "He was a great Knick and we hope he gets some help soon."
The statement concluded: "He was a great Knick and we hope he gets some help soon."
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Lol Oakley trying to make himself one of these new age celebrities.
Btw, I enjoyed watching him coach against Gary Payton's team in the big 3. That was fun and Oak was doing a good job.
Btw, I enjoyed watching him coach against Gary Payton's team in the big 3. That was fun and Oak was doing a good job.
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Jeff Van Gully wrote:bwaaaahahaha. he can't be that popped. that's got to be just a character flaw.
I’m sure he’ll find a way to rebound from this.
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Putting the ass in dumbass. Vegas Stakes attempted cheating very seriously and they essentially having a zero tolerance policy. I'm guessing they also like to make examples of high-profile people. I could see him doing some time over this.
All in all he's just another prick with no wall
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Blockwatcher wrote:The Casino wrote in a statement Wednesday night that Oakley "came to the Casino tonight and behaved in a highly inappropriate and completely abusive manner."
The statement concluded: "He was a great Knick and we hope he gets some help soon."
Does Dolan own a casino now?
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dakomish23 wrote:Jeff Van Gully wrote:bwaaaahahaha. he can't be that popped. that's got to be just a character flaw.
I’m sure he’ll find a way to rebound from this.
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Has anyone been to the “new” casinos in AC?
Thinking about going at the end of the month for a friend’s bday.
Thinking about going at the end of the month for a friend’s bday.
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dakomish23 wrote:Has anyone been to the “new” casinos in AC?
Thinking about going at the end of the month for a friend’s bday.
Go to the borgata...best one..
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Could you imagine being the manager of that casino and have to confront Oakley about cheating. I'd quit right there on the spot.
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Context wrote:dakomish23 wrote:Has anyone been to the “new” casinos in AC?
Thinking about going at the end of the month for a friend’s bday.
Go to the borgata...best one..
Is that the one with giant pool party on Saturday night? That’s the last time I went I think
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EchelonNYK wrote:Could you imagine being the manager of that casino and have to confront Oakley about cheating. I'd quit right there on the spot.
They dont confront. Working with surveillance, I imagine for him about a dozen security guard asked him politely to come with them. They have their own holding cells. They want zero conflicts on the floor. I watched monitors at Foxwoods for 3 years. The managers/pit bosses focus mainly on keeping surrounding tables happy.
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