BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 03: Head coach Charles Oakley of Killer 3s reacts against Tri State during week seven of the BIG3 three on three basketball league at TD Garden on August 3, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/BIG3/Getty Images)Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

Charles Oakley Pleads No Contest to Disorderly Conduct in Vegas Cheating Incident

Joseph ZuckerAug 7, 2018

Former NBA star Charles Oakley pleaded no contest to a charge of misdemeanor disorderly conduct after being accused of cheating at a Texas Hold 'Em poker event in Las Vegas, TMZ Sports reported Tuesday.

As a result of his plea, Oakley won't serve jail time and will have to pay a $1,000 fine.

According to ESPN, the Nevada Gaming Control Board alleged Oakley "[added] to or [reduced] his wager on a gambling game after the outcome was known."

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Citing court documents, TMZ Sports reported Oakley was accused of removing a $100 chip from his bet when he knew he was going to lose a hand. On two occasions, he also allegedly attempted to add chips to his bet when he knew he had a winning hand.

Oakley was initially charged with a felony that carried a maximum prison of six years.