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LSU Student Arrested for Illegal Gambling and Threats
NewsAugust 31, 2026·1 min read

LSU Student Arrested for Illegal Gambling and Threats


The Louisiana State Police's Gaming Enforcement Division received a complaint about an illegal gambling operation in mid-January. The suspect, who used the alias 'Contente', was identified as a 23-year-old Louisiana State University (LSU) student. The suspect's Venmo account showed over $167,000 in debit transactions and over $147,000 in credit transactions between February 25, 2025, and April 15, 2026. The suspect's CashApp transaction history recorded approximately 100 transactions, suggesting illegal gambling.

The suspect faces charges including unlawful telephone communications, unlawful betting, harassment, cyberstalking, gambling, and extortion.

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