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Federal indictments reveal that current and former NBA figures, including Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, engaged in illegal sports betting and rigging schemes involving insider information and organized crime. The scandal highlights ongoing concerns about gambling's influence on professional sports.
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Federal authorities in Brooklyn have indicted over 30 individuals, including NBA figures, for operating illegal, high-tech poker games linked to mafia families since 2019. The scheme involved rigged tables, high-profile players, and victims losing millions. The investigation highlights ongoing use of sophisticated technology in underground gambling.
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Multiple NBA figures, including Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones, face charges linked to a large-scale gambling ring involving insider information and game fixing. The investigation spans 11 states, with allegations of cheating, money laundering, and wire fraud, revealing a significant breach of sports integrity.
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The NCAA is investigating college basketball players Justice Williams and others for suspected gambling activity. Williams, who transferred from Robert Morris to Western Michigan, is barred from competing pending investigation results. The probe follows recent arrests linked to illegal gambling, raising concerns about sports integrity and betting regulation.