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TMZ: Oakley Arrested in Vegas for Cheating
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 1:34 pm
by WajaBawl
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."
Re: TMZ: Oakley Arrested in Vegas for Cheating
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 1:36 pm
by Jose7
Culture from here on out.
Re: TMZ: Oakley Arrested in Vegas for Cheating
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 1:37 pm
by Jeff Van Gully
bwaaaahahaha. he can't be that popped. that's got to be just a character flaw.
Re: TMZ: Oakley Arrested in Vegas for Cheating
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 1:47 pm
by F N 11
bruh wow $100 and i wouldn't even risk it
Re: TMZ: Oakley Arrested in Vegas for Cheating
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 1:51 pm
by Blockwatcher
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."
Re: TMZ: Oakley Arrested in Vegas for Cheating
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 1:57 pm
by MaseInYourFace
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.
Re: TMZ: Oakley Arrested in Vegas for Cheating
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 2:22 pm
by dakomish23
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.
Re: TMZ: Oakley Arrested in Vegas for Cheating
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 2:25 pm
by 2010
Dolan sic'd his wolves on him.
Re: TMZ: Oakley Arrested in Vegas for Cheating
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 2:36 pm
by Ignitowsky
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.
Re: TMZ: Oakley Arrested in Vegas for Cheating
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 2:42 pm
by ChaosHamster
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?
Re: TMZ: Oakley Arrested in Vegas for Cheating
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 3:02 pm
by Jeff Van Gully
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.
hiyoooooooooooo
Re: TMZ: Oakley Arrested in Vegas for Cheating
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 3:06 pm
by Mecca
Legend.
Re: TMZ: Oakley Arrested in Vegas for Cheating
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 3:11 pm
by dakomish23
Has anyone been to the “new” casinos in AC?
Thinking about going at the end of the month for a friend’s bday.
Re: TMZ: Oakley Arrested in Vegas for Cheating
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 3:24 pm
by Illightinati
Still Legend.
Re: TMZ: Oakley Arrested in Vegas for Cheating
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 3:47 pm
by Context
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..
Re: TMZ: Oakley Arrested in Vegas for Cheating
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 3:50 pm
by EchelonNYK
Could you imagine being the manager of that casino and have to confront Oakley about cheating. I'd quit right there on the spot.
Re: TMZ: Oakley Arrested in Vegas for Cheating
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 3:53 pm
by dakomish23
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
Re: TMZ: Oakley Arrested in Vegas for Cheating
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 3:56 pm
by taj2133
That's why i only play the slot machines in vegas.
Re: TMZ: Oakley Arrested in Vegas for Cheating
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 3:59 pm
by vallen
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.
Re: TMZ: Oakley Arrested in Vegas for Cheating
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 4:00 pm
by Capn'O
Get 'em, Oak!