FBI: Rigged poker games used X-ray tables, hidden cameras to steal millions
X-ray tables. Hidden cameras. Pre-marked cards. Here's how investigators say suspects rigged poker games to allegedly steal at least $7 million.
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X-ray tables. Hidden cameras. Pre-marked cards. Here's how investigators say suspects rigged poker games to allegedly steal at least $7 million.
An NBA Hall of Famer, a current star and former player are among dozens arrested in an FBI crackdown on illegal gambling that includes alleged members of organized crime families.
The Miami Heat guard was arrested in Orlando in a federal sports betting case that prosecutors say involved using confidential NBA information to place illegal wagers.
Among those taken into custody in the betting investigation today are Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and former NBA player Damon Jones.
Dozens of people, including Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat player Terry Rozier, have been arrested and charged in connection with two federal probes into an alleged widespread sports betting scheme and an organized crime ring. Prosecutors accuse Rozier of working with a betting ring to influence prop bets. CBS News reporter Elaine Quijano breaks down what prop bets are.
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Dozens of people, including former and current NBA players and a coach, have been charged in connection with two investigations into an alleged widespread sports betting scheme and organized crime ring, the FBI and federal prosecutors announced. Elaine Quijano reports.
Federal prosecutors have accused current and former NBA players and coaches of taking part in two stunning gambling schemes. The first indictments accuse players of using insider information for illegal sports betting and the second claims coaches held rigged poker games with ties to the mafia. Two-time NBA champion and former U.S. Senator Bill Bradley joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Prosecutors announced two federal indictments on Thursday against a group of current and former professional basketball players and coaches. The first accuses players of using insider information for illegal sports betting. The second alleges rigged poker games involving coaches, high-tech equipment and some prominent organized crime families. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat player Terry Rozier are among the dozens who have been charged in connection to two investigations into an illegal sports betting scheme and an organized crime ring, the FBI said Thursday. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane breaks down the details. Then, Chris Mannix, senior writer at Sports Illustrated, joins with analysis.
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The FBI has arrested Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat player Terry Rozier as part of illegal gambling investigations. Dan Roberts, editor in chief for Front Office Sports, joined CBS News to discuss.
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat player Terry Rozier were among dozens of people charged in connection to two investigations into an alleged widespread sports betting scheme and organized crime ring, the FBI and federal prosecutors announced Thursday. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Several National Basketball Association stars have been embroiled in several federal investigations on alleged illegal betting. CBS News' Elaine Quijano and Jake Rosen report.
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat player Terry Rozier are facing charges connected to an investigation by the U.S. government. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
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Among those taken into custody in the betting investigation today are Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and former NBA player Damon Jones.
An NBA Hall of Famer, a current star and former player are among dozens arrested in an FBI crackdown on illegal gambling that includes alleged members of organized crime families.
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X-ray tables. Hidden cameras. Pre-marked cards. Here's how investigators say suspects rigged poker games to allegedly steal at least $7 million.
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