Miami Heat Guard Terry Rozier to be Arraigned in New York Court Over Sports Betting Scheme
Football Players and Officials Arrested as Part of Probe Into Turkey's Betting Scandal
May Trial Set for Former Cleveland Guardians Pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz in Gambling Case
Portland Trail Blazers Coach Chauncey Billups Pleads Not Guilty in Rigged Poker Case
NEW YORK (AP) — Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and at least one other ex-NBA player.
Chauncey Billups Pleads Not Guilty on Charges Stemming From Gambling Scheme
Authorities accuse the Naismith Hall of Famer of being the "face card" in a scheme that helped lure players to alleged mob-run poker games held in Las Vegas.
Turkish Football Sees Massive Football Referee Scandal
The world of football in Turkey has been rocked after the Turkish Football Federation had to suspend 149 referees after it was found hundreds of professional match officials had betting accounts.
Trial Set for Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier in Gambling Scheme Case
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups (currently on unpaid leave) and former NBA player Damon Jones are slated to appear in court Nov. 24.
Trump to Release Epstein Files By December 31 According to Prediction Market
84% of those at Polymarket believe the Epstein Files will be released by the Trump Administration no later than December 31 with $1.1 million traded thus far.
MLB Will comply With Senate's Request for Gambling Investigation Documents, Commissioner Says
Major League Baseball says it will comply with a Senate committee’s request for documents detailing gambling investigations.
Former College Basketball Player Embroiled in Point Shaving Scheme Admits Role
One of the college basketball players banned by the NCAA for participating in sports-betting operations has acknowledged his role in a gambling scheme.
Caesars Agrees to $7.8 Million AML Fine Related to Convicted Bookie Matt Bowyer
Caesars becomes the third of the "big three" casino operators in Las Vegas to face an AML fine this year after news broke that the company will pay a $7.8 million fine in connection with convicted bookie Matt Bowyer.
Cleveland pitcher Emmanuel Clase Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Charges Alleging He Rigged Pitches
Cleveland Guardians star pitcher Emmanuel Clase pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he took bribes to help gamblers win bets on his pitches.
Thailand Court Orders Extradition to China of Alleged Online Gambling Kingpin
An appeals court in Thailand on Monday approved the extradition to China of She Zhijiang, an alleged transnational crime kingpin accused by Beijing of having run over 200 illegal online gambling operations.
Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz Indicted On Gambling Charges
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted on charges they took bribes from sports bettors to throw certain types of pitches, including tossing balls in the dirt instead of strikes, to ensure successful bets.
Former NBA Player Damon Jones Pleads Not Guilty in Federal Gambling Cases
The former Cleveland Cavaliers guard is accused of feeding inside information to sports bettors.
More Arrests Coming in Vast NBA Gambling Probe?
The Daily Mail is reporting that more arrests are expected as part of a probe into NBA insider information and gambling.
Former NBA Player Alleged to Have Fed Info to Sports Bettors Had to Give His Pet Up as Collateral
Damon Jones' financial difficulties included eviction proceedings from a luxury Houston apartment and tens of thousands of dollars in debt to a casino, according to court documents.
MLB's Latest Betting Scandal: The Emmanuel Clase Investigation
In late July 2025, Major League Baseball (MLB) announced that Cleveland Guardians' closer Emmanuel Clase had been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave while the league investigates possible connections to sports betting.
Las Vegas Review Journal: Gaming Industry Could Face Repercussions From NBA-Mafia Gambling Case
NBA head coach Chauncy Billups, one of the men implicated in the scheme and currently on leave with the Portland Trailblazers, says he is "confident about his situation," according to Los Angeles Clippers coach Tyronn, a close friend.
NBA Begins to Rethink Gambling Arrangements
The NBA, in reaction to the arrests of Miami guard Terry Rozier and Portland coach Chauncey Billups last wee
Channing Frye on NBA Apparently Leaking Info About Gambling Scandal: “Trust Within Locker Rooms is at an All-Time Low”
Channing Frye believes there are snitches within the NBA community, perhaps in every organization, as reported by The Ringer on Monday.
Pistons Coach J.B. Bickerstaff Says Gambling Implications Scary for NBA Players and Coaches
Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff said NBA players and coaches have to be mindful of conversations they have with people outside their organizations that may have gambling implications.
Congress Asks Adam Silver to Provide Briefing on NBA Gambling Scandal
Congress is demanding a briefing from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after the FBI busted an alleged massive, nationwide organized crime-linked gambling scandal involving star athletes and at least one coach.
More Fallout From Mob-Tied Gambling Scandla and Internet is Loving it
The FBI announced an illegal sports betting scheme involving four NBA teams and four Mafia crime families netted over 30 arrests on Thursday in a historic bust, including Portland Trailblozers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA player Damon Jones.
Bettors Given Lebron James Injury Info, Sportsbook Manager Gives His Take
In total, 34 individuals were arrested on Thursday.
Sources - Chauncey Billups, Rozier Arrested in Gambling Cases
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier have been arrested in connection with a federal investigation into sports betting and illegal gambling, people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday.
Diddy Won't Receive Pardon, White House Claims, TMZ Stands By Story
TMZ.com reported that recording artist P. Diddy was set to receive a pardon from US President Donald Trump. The Trump administration would later deny a pardon would be issued.
Bet on Will Louvre Stolen Jewelry Be Recovered by End of Year?
The Mona Lisa is safe...for now.
SCOTUSBlog Co-Founder Tom Goldstein Denied Efforts to Exclude Statements Made Upon Entering US With Nearly $1M in Cash
The monies are believed to have been obtained from high stakes poker machines across the globe, according to initial reports.
New and Dormant Betting Accounts Used By Gambling Syndicate
An investigation into possible point shaving of college basketball games reveals how new and previously dormant betting accounts are spotted suddenly making big bets on the targeted games.
