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NBA calls on teams and players to hand over phones and documents in gambling investigation, report says

Lakers players are expected to be asked to hand over phones and documents related to the investigation

The Independent UK

Feds bust 14 in Mafia-tied online college sports betting ring involving student athletes

Between 2022 and 2024, the New Jersey ring allegedly handled roughly $2 million in gambling transactions

The Independent UK

Ex-NBA player Damon Jones pleads not guilty to selling injury secrets, profiting from rigged poker

Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones has pleaded not guilty to charges he profited from rigged poker games and provided sports bettors with non-public information about injuries to stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis

The Independent UK

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Sports Betting Is 'Changing The Narrative Of The Game,' Says Former NBA Star Carmelo Anthony As He Calls For Changes

NBA Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony is no fan of sports betting. In an interview with CNBC, he spoke out about the pressure gambling puts on players and called for reforms to be made.

Benzinga

College Basketball’s Awkward Catch-22 as Investigations Cloud Season’s Opening

As schools quietly sideline players under suspicion, hidden information may be fueling the very gambling chaos the association hopes to stop.

Sports Illustrated

How an Anonymous Gambling Cheat Ended Up at the Center of the NBA’s Betting Scandal

Shane Hennen, accused by federal authorities of NBA prop bet fixing and playing a big role in the poker scheme, has a long criminal history.

Sports Illustrated

Adam Silver, NBA Face Crisis As Betting Federal Indictments Reveal Explosive Details

The league collects millions every year from partnerships with gambling companies and is under scrutiny for its handling of the Terry Rozier investigation.

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How the explosion of prop betting threatens the integrity of pro sports

When I first heard about the arrests of Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA player Damon Jones in connection to federal investigations involving illegal gambling, I couldn’t help but think of a recent moment in my sports writing class.

The Conversation

NBA starts review of policies after gambling-related arrests of Rozier, Billups

The NBA has started a review to protect the integrity of the game, players, and coaches following the arrests of Miami guard Terry Rozier and Portland coach Chauncey Billups

The Independent UK

Ex-NFL Star Antonio Gates Identified As Alleged Participant in Illegal Poker Game

According to Pablo Torre, Antonio Gates allegedly participated in a rigged poker game.

Sports Illustrated

Congress Seeks Briefing From Adam Silver Amid NBA Gambling Probe

Thursday's indictments have necessitated the commissioner meeting with congressional leaders.

Sports Illustrated

Damian Lillard Fires Back at Kevin Love Over Savage Meme About NBA Gambling Scandal

Love has since deleted his joke after speaking with Lillard.

Sports Illustrated

Shaq Blasts Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier for Alleged Involvement in Gambling Scandal

The ESPN analyst didn't hold anything back.

Sports Illustrated

A deep dive into the NBA sports betting scandal, by AP reporters

Professional basketball was stunned this week as one popular NBA Hall of Famer and head coach, a current player and a former player were arrested by federal authorities on illegal gambling charges

The Independent UK

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International Business Times UK

LeBron James' Name Emerges in NBA Probe: Mobster Pleaded Guilty While Alleged Poker Lure Targeted Rich Victims

New York mobster Joe Lanni was previously charged with using mob tactics to take over the city's trash and demolition business.

The Guardian - US

NBA gambling scandal shines harsh light on US sports’ embrace of betting

Two sweeping federal indictments have implicated big names in basketball and raised uncomfortable questions about who benefits from legalized gambling

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | What to Know About the NBA Gambling Cases

The indictments have the potential to be the beginning of one of the biggest scandals in American sports.

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The Independent UK

Shaq weighs in on NBA betting scandal after 34 arrests: ‘You’re making $9m - how much more do you need?’

Basketball legend expresses dismay over criminal allegations and reminds his fellow pros: ‘There’s an old saying in the ‘hood: All money ain’t good money’

International Business Times UK

NBA Gambling Scandal: Who Are The Mafia Families Named in Explosive Probe?

Both Billups' and Rozier's attorneys had denied their clients committed any wrongdoing.

Sports Illustrated

Chauncey Billups’s Lawyer Issues Statement Following Arrest Over Gambling Charges

Chauncey Billups's attorney provided a statement following his client's arrest Thursday as part of the FBI's federal gambling probe.

Sports Illustrated

Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups to Be Released From Federal Custody on Thursday

They were both arrested by the FBI on Thursday for two separate illegal gambling and poker cases.

Sports Illustrated

Damon Jones, Not Chauncey Billups, Is ‘NBA’s Biggest Liability’ in Gambling Scandal

The former NBA player’s indictment included a reference to LeBron, which could be worrisome for how non-public information was shared.

The Independent UK

How cheaters rigged high-stakes poker games with the mob and sports pros, according to authorities

Authorities say an indicted poker cheating ring involving pro sports figures and the mafia used a series of high-tech tactics in the scam

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NBA Gambling Scandal: FBI Exposes Bombshell Details, Including X-Ray Table And Special Contact Lenses

“These operatives included capos and multiple soldiers from the Bonanno, Gambino, Lucchese and Genovese crime families.”

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