A Wichita man who has been arrested for allegedly running a bookmaking operation at Kansas Star Casino is currently facing a long list of charges, including counts of commercial gambling and proxy betting
A Wichita man was arrested last week after authorities said he ran a bookmaking operation while working at Mulvane’s Kansas Star Casino. Q.P.L. now faces multiple gambling-related charges, according to the Kansas Attorney General’s office.
Proxy Bettor Faces Many Charges
Investigators with the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission say the 47-year-old acted as a proxy bettor, placing wagers on behalf of other people, a practice that is in clear violation of state laws.
Court documents allege some of the offenses took place between November 14, 2022, and September 23, 2023, and others between August 4 and October 8, 2023, during his time at the casino.
“Investigators determined that L. attempted to have fellow employees and others place bets through him as a proxy,” a statement from Attorney General Kris Kobach’s office read…