Villa Vegas Dave Indicted by Nevada County Court for Withholding Client’s Deposit

In sports wagering, few names have garnered as much attention and controversy as “Vegas Dave,” a self-proclaimed sports-picks expert who promises lucrative returns and insider knowledge. However, beneath the flashy persona and bold claims lies a story that warrants caution and skepticism. Transition this flare and obnoxiousness to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and you’ll find 3 villas that wear the “Scammer of Sports Consulting” namesake.  Many wonder if these villas are even his.  Recently, a Plaintiff claimed Vegas Dave stole money from him when he attempted to rent the villa…. And now we know these villas really are Vegas Dave’s. 

Vegas Dave, whose real name is David Nakama Oancea, has carved out a niche as a high-profile sports consultant guru. He often boasts about his significant wins and lavish lifestyle, frequently showcasing his success on social media platforms. With flashy cars, luxurious vacations, and a seemingly endless stream of winning tickets, he paints a picture of a life many aspiring sports gamblers dream of achieving.  But when the cover is pulled back and “investors” come forward to show they have been fleeced, Vegas Dave’s true tale of fortune is lined with abuse, bait-and-switch tactics and a multitude of deceitful practices, reminiscent of a small-time crook that has been given elite status through social media platforms and millions of fake followers. 

When he’s not cheating retirees or blocking clients who lost through the purchase of his baseball packages, Vegas Dave is seen relaxing on the beaches of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.  Several years ago, Vegas Dave reported that he purchased a villa in the small fishing town that now is a hot destination for Hollywood elite.  Quickly, Vegas Dave claimed to have 3 villas in his real estate portfolio.  (The DC Reporting Team inquired with the IRS to see if these are actually Oancea’s, but the team has not received a reply to these inquiries). 

The newest controversy ignited on July 29, 2024, when Plaintiff, Hatim Shafique made his initial deposit, believing it would remain refundable until a binding contract could be signed. However, the rental peace shattered as Villa Vegas Dave rolled out an outrageous list of stipulations that have left Shafique in disbelief! “He told me I couldn’t invite certain people to my Engagement Party, so I told him to send the money back.”  Mr Shafique is represented by David J Malley and Hannah R Rogers of Hutchison & Steffen, PLLC of Las Vegas, Nevada. 

Vegas Dave has been the eye of the storm in a series of shameful court battles.  In 2017, he was indicted by a Federal Grand Jury and the IRS for 9 counts of misuse of Social Security Numbers and 10 counts of causing false currency transaction reports to be filed based on the false Social Security Numbers.  During that same year, he was charged with Domestic Violence, where Tom Pitaro and Robert DeMarco defended Oancea from accusations of pushing a woman to the ground in a public setting.  Oancea was also in front of the judge for allegedly selling a counterfeit 1986 Michael Jordan RC sports memorabilia card.