Summary
A betting scandal involving NBA players and coaches has come to light, with ties to organized crime. The FBI has charged 34 people in connection with an illegal betting network and a poker-cheating ring. Arrests include NBA personalities like Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups.
Key Facts
- The FBI announced two indictments tied to illegal betting and organized crime.
- 34 people were arrested across 11 states, including NBA players and coaches.
- Miami Heat player Terry Rozier is accused of placing bets using insider information.
- Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups is involved in a poker-cheating scheme.
- The betting involved predicting poor performance in certain basketball games.
- Poker games used cheating equipment, with losses of at least $7 million.
- The schemes have links to New York’s mafia groups, controlling the operation.
- These arrests happened during the NBA's season opening and new TV deals.
