Portland Trail Blazers Coach Chauncey Billups Facing Charges In ‘Mafia’ Operation

It was reported Thursday that Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups has been arrested by the FBI for alleged illegal gambling. According to ABC News, the former Finals MVP was charged in Oregon for an illegal poker operation that’s tied to the Mafia...

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Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was arrested Thursday morning in Orlando as part of an FBI sports betting gambling probe.

“Sportsbooks in multiple states flagged suspicious betting interest on Rozier’s statistics ahead of a Charlotte Hornets-New Orleans Pelicans game on March 23, 2023,” Charania wrote. “An unexpected surge of bets — including 30 wagers in 46 minutes from a professional bettor totaling $13,759 — came in on the under on Rozier’s points, rebounds and assists, causing sportsbooks to halt betting on the veteran guard. Rozier, then with the Hornets, played just 10 minutes before leaving the game, citing a foot injury.”

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(The Spun)