After repeatedly delaying his sentencing for fraud over a myriad of health reasons, convicted fraudster Robert Alexander has died. With his passing, Alexander has avoided certain jail time for fraud convictions related to his operation of Kizzang Social Casino.
Alexander was a central figure in activist gambler Robert Cipriani’s failed lawsuit against Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV). Cipriani accused RWLV of having failed to protect him from allegedly threatening behavior by Alexander after Cipriani alerted RWLV security to the presence of Alexander and other gamblers with criminal backgrounds.
As reported by CDC Gaming, Alexander died on Oct. 18 at his Irvine, California home.
Per the notice of abatement signed on Nov.8, US Attorney Damian Williams and Assistant US Attorney Scott Hartman officially dismissed Alexander’s case. The official notice finally confirms weeks-long rumors of Alexander’s death making their way through Las Vegas’ gambling community.
Alexander Spent Cash on Bills, Betting, Daughter
Authorities charged Alexander in March 2019 after an investigation revealed he’d embezzled $1.3 million of $9 million in investments in his sweepstakes-based social casino. According to legal documents, Alexander used the money to subsidize a luxurious lifestyle, cover his daughter’s tuition, and fund his gambling habit.
At the time, Alexander was a fixture in NBA circles and often seen with veteran players like Charles Oakley. He also embraced a flamboyant tech-entrepreneur vibe—earned after selling Kizzang to Grand Theft Auto’s parent company, Take-Two Interactive. Leaning further into that tech-bro image, Alexander regularly surrounded himself with Sports Illustrated models.
At the height of his success, Alexander gained a reputation as a Vegas high-roller. He reportedly spent thousands in nightclubs while winning and losing millions on casino gaming floors.
A Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigation detailed at least $1.3 million in Kizzang investor funds spent to repay debt. He also bought his daughter a pricy car and covered her culinary school tuition.
Alexander at Center of Robin Hood, RWLV Battle
As noted, following his guilty plea, the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and his extensive health problems allowed Alexander to delay his jail sentencing repeatedly. Before his death, the court had finally scheduled his sentencing for Jan. 14, 2025.
However, despite his conviction, Alexander remained a VIP guest at the Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV) grand opening in 2021. In the following months, Alexander clashed with Cipriani, another former Resorts World high-roller. Cipriani, also known as Robin Hood 702, has a penchant for calling casinos out for their ties to illegal bookmakers and convicted felons.
Recently, a Las Vegas judge dismissed Cipriani’s case against RWLV and its former president, Scott Sibella, over their handling of the dust-up with Alexander. However, this week, Cipriani launched an appeal.
In the meantime, the resort and its former president remain under investigation by the Nevada regulator while the feds continue to investigate RWLV’s business. Separately, Sibella pled guilty earlier this year to failing to report suspicious transactions while president at MGM Grand before taking the helm at RWLV.
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