Former Dodger Yasiel Puig to plead guilty in sports gambling case
Puig made false statements to federal agents. He took out two cashier's checks for $100,000 each that were payable to Individual A. Puig placed 899 bets on tennis, football and basketball games through the Sand Island Sports websites. Nix pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to operate an illegal sports gambling business and one of filing a false tax return. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for March 8. Four other men also pleaded Guilty to the federal charges in the NIX case. On Monday, authorities filed a plea agreement for former MLB player Erik Kristian Hiljus, 49, who was an agent for Niz’s illegal gambling. Hil jus will face up to six years in prison upon entering the plea.
