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sports28 days ago•3 min saved

Rozier cites text messages he says clear him in NBA gambling case

Terry Rozier, under federal investigation on four counts related to an NBA gambling case, released a court filing featuring a text he says proves he had no knowledge of the scheme; the message allegedly tells a co-defendant not to tell Rozier about the bet. Prosecutors contend Rozier agreed to accept a $100,000 payment to sit out a 2023 game to help bettors, while Rozier maintains he never bet, underperformed, or knew others were wagering on his stats. His lawyers seek to dismiss two charges, and Rozier faces up to 20 years in prison after being released from his contract with the Miami Heat.

via New York Post|

#basketball #federal-charges #legal-proceedings

crime4 months ago•5 min saved

Ex-NBA Guard to Plead Guilty in Insider-Info Gambling Scheme

Former NBA guard Damon Jones is expected to plead guilty to money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy for selling inside information about injured players to professional gamblers and for taking part in illegal poker games tied to organized crime; his plea hearing is set for April 28, and he would be the first defendant to plead guilty in Brooklyn’s broader crackdown on illegal sports betting. The indictment references a described “Player 3” who resembles LeBron James, though James is not accused.

via The New York Times|

#crime #damon-jones #insider-information

business9 months ago•3 min saved

ESPN and PENN Entertainment End Sports Betting Partnership Amid NBA Scandal

ESPN is shutting down its online sportsbook ESPN Bet by December 2025 following a partnership with Penn Entertainment, which will rebrand it as theScore Bet amid ongoing NBA gambling scandals and legal issues involving NBA players. The deal, worth $150 million annually, was terminated early, and ESPN is exploring other media opportunities, while Penn shifts focus to its iCasino business and rebranding efforts.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#business #espn-bet #nba-gambling-scandal

sports10 months ago•3 min saved

Terry Rozier Confronts $8 Million IRS Tax Lien Amid NBA Betting Allegations

Terry Rozier faces an $8 million IRS tax lien and is implicated in an NBA sports betting scheme involving illegal betting, conspiracy, and misuse of non-public information, with allegations including pulling out of games to influence bets and threatening players.

via New York Post|

#conspiracy #irs-tax-lien #nba-gambling-scandal

world10 months ago•4 min saved

NBA Faces Rising Scrutiny Amid Mafia-Linked Gambling Scandal

Decades after a major crackdown, the New York Mafia remains active, notably involved in a sophisticated NBA-related gambling scam that rigged high-stakes poker games using advanced technology and mob muscle to collect debts, highlighting their ongoing influence in organized crime despite reduced visibility.

via Fortune|

#mafia #nba-gambling-scandal #new-york-mafia

sports10 months ago•3 min saved

NBA Faces Scandal as Mob Ties and Gambling Allegations Surface

Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat has been placed on indefinite leave following his arrest related to a gambling scheme, leading the team to support him while they navigate the situation and focus on upcoming games.

via AP News|

#arrest #indefinite-leave #miami-heat

world10 months ago•5 min saved

Government Shutdown Continues as Federal Workers Go Without Pay and NBA Stars Face Arrests

Nearly 1.5 million federal workers are unpaid due to the government shutdown, while NBA players are arrested in a gambling scandal involving leaked non-public information. The US imposes new sanctions on Russia over Ukraine, and chess grandmaster Vladimir Kramnik faces cheating allegations. Additionally, Ukrainians adapt to war sounds through a youth orchestra creating a sonic poem.

via NPR|

#federal-shutdown #nba-gambling-scandal #russia-sanctions