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Hamptons Poker and Mob Meetings: NBA Players Accused in Gambling Scandal.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Miller, Myles 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the federal indictments involving alleged illegal gambling activities linked to professional basketball players, including Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier. The indictments reveal a scheme involving members of four New York mafia families—Bonanno, Colombo, Gambino, and Genovese—who allegedly rigged poker games across multiple locations, utilizing advanced technology to cheat players out of millions. Prosecutors describe the operation as a blend of traditional organized crime tactics and modern technology, with significant financial implications for the victims involved. The article highlights the ongoing intersection of sports, celebrity, and organized crime in the context of illegal gambling. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/10, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:188876390
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