Jalen Smith Sentenced to 6 Years for NCAA Point-Shaving Scheme That Took in More Than $3 Million in Bets

Jalen Smith, 30, of Charlotte, North Carolina, was sentenced to six years in prison for his role in a bribery and point-shaving scheme targeting NCAA Division I men’s basketball. For sportsbooks, the important part is not just the sentence: the case shows how a multi-state betting ring can use