Leforbes sentencing delayed again as judge seeks more details on probation deal

The sentencing of Damien Leforbes, who pleaded guilty to money laundering and operating an illegal gambling business, has been postponed to 10 December following a hearing on 15 October. US District Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani pushed the sentencing hearing by nearly two months, according to court proceedings.

Leforbes, a former baseball player at UNLV, pleaded guilty to the charges in August 2024. He has had his sentencing continued at least five times since January 2025.

Probation agreement under review

Prosecutors recommended a period of probation for Leforbes in a joint agreement with the US Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California, which would spare him from serving any time in prison. Under the agreement recommended by Kerry Quinn, an assistant US Attorney, Leforbes would spend the first four months of his sentence in home confinement.

Judge Almadani ordered the parties to provide her with additional terms on the agreement before she considers a probationary sentence. Under the proposed agreement, Leforbes would attend weekly Gamblers Anonymous meetings, undergo individual counseling, abstain from all gambling, and complete 50 hours of community service.

Casino losses and regulatory action

During a 16-month period through December 2023, Leforbes lost in excess of $10 million at Resorts World Las Vegas, according to a 2025 Nevada regulatory complaint. Leforbes allegedly wagered at least $148 million over an 11-month span, resulting in about $12 million in net losses.

Leforbes’ casino host at RWLV apparently knew of his occupation as an illegal bookmaker and directed business to his enterprise, according to the Nevada regulatory complaint. Resorts World continued providing Leforbes with complimentary benefits, promotional chips, and luxury gifts before finally banning him in March 2024.

Under a proposed Stipulation of Settlement with the Nevada Gaming Control Board, Resorts World Las Vegas agreed to pay a fine of $10.5 million to settle charges associated with the casino’s anti-money laundering deficiencies. RWLV did not accept any wrongdoing as part of the settlement, which was approved by the Nevada Gaming Commission in March 2025.

Related case

Matt Bowyer, who operated a similar illegal gambling business, was sentenced to approximately 12 months imprisonment in August 2025 by US District Court Judge John Holcomb at a Southern California hearing. At his peak, Bowyer’s operation had more than 700 sports betting clients, an amount that required him to move millions of dollars per week. Bowyer served about seven months in FCI Lompoc before he was transferred to a halfway home in March for good behaviour.