Robert Gorodetsky appeared in a Chicago federal courtroom on February 5, where he pleaded guilty to fraud charges. This after it was discovered that the celebrity sports gambler had defrauded someone out of $9.6 million, according to court records.

Gorodetsky was a flashy member of the gambling community, especially in Las Vegas. He was well known as a high-roller, who was even profiled in USA Today. However, just a month after the article was published, the world came crashing down on Gorodetsky.

The gambler once touted himself as the next big thing in sports gambling. With expensive jewelry, luxury cars, and a stenciled hat with the word “GAMBLR,” he had developed quite a reputation. However, prosecutors claimed that while he was making a name for himself, he was also involved in a massive fraud scheme against a single individual who invested millions of dollars in Gorodetsky, believing that the funds he was providing were being invested and earning a large return.

Instead, the high-stakes gambler was using the money to fund his own Las Vegas operation. He was often placing reckless bets on sporting events and using the other money to live an incredibly lavish lifestyle. Both of which we celebrated through his social media accounts.