Damien Leforbes, a professional poker player embroiled in a money laundering case linked to Resorts World Las Vegas, has had his sentencing hearing postponed until December 10. Initially scheduled for a hearing on October 15, Leforbes will now wait a few additional weeks to learn his fate after US District Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani moved the date forward by nearly two months.
This adjustment comes after Leforbes entered into a plea agreement with the US Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California, in which prosecutors recommended probation rather than prison time. In this framework, Leforbes would serve the first four months at home.
The case stems from allegations that Leforbes lost over $10 million at Resorts World Las Vegas during a 16-month span, a detail highlighted in a complaint filed by the Nevada Gaming Control Board in 2025. Leforbes, a former baseball player at UNLV, pleaded guilty to money laundering and running an illegal gambling business in August 2024.
While Bowyer and Leforbes were both implicated in the 2025 complaint, their operations were said to be distinct. Under a settlement with the Nevada Gaming Control Board, Resorts World agreed to pay a $10.5 million fine to resolve issues related to its anti-money laundering procedures, admitting no wrongdoing in the process, which was approved by the Nevada Gaming Commission in March 2025.
Court filings reveal that Bowyer visited Resorts World 80 times up until October 2023, leading to net losses of approximately $7.9 million. He received numerous perks, including luxury accommodations and promotional chips, and gained access to corporate transport for a trip to a Dallas Cowboys game. In contrast, the precise volume and scale of Leforbes' operations remain undisclosed, though it is reported he wagered around $148 million over an 11-month period, resulting in about $12 million in losses.
Just over a year because of his own legal troubles, Bowyer was sentenced to roughly 12 months in prison at FCI Lompoc. At his sentencing in August 2025, he expressed remorse and committed to helping others avoid similar mistakes. He served around seven months before being transferred to a halfway home for good behavior.
At Leforbes’ recent court appearance, attorneys referenced Bowyer’s case extensively in a pre-sentencing memo. Richard Schonfeld, Leforbes’ attorney, pointed out that Bowyer ran a significantly larger operation that serviced over 700 clients and dealt with millions weekly. In contrast, specific figures regarding Leforbes' clientele have not been released.
Leforbes also enjoyed promotional benefits from Resorts World. A regulatory complaint indicates that he had significant business ties with a casino host who was aware of his illegal activities, with sources describing Leforbes as a casual gambling enthusiast.
Judge Almadani recently approved a remittance exceeding $25,000 to the US Treasury for Leforbes’ 2025 tax obligations. She has mandated that all parties submit documentation regarding Leforbes’ role in the illegal operations and a report from a US Pretrial & Probation Officer detailing the conditions required if probation is ultimately considered.
The deadline for submission is set for the end of November. Leforbes’ sentencing has been postponed multiple times since January 2025, and Schonfeld did not respond to inquiries regarding this case.
