Feds Say Paddy Power Rodman Sponsored North Korea Trip Violated Sanctions

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The US Treasury Department contends that former NBA star Dennis Rodman’s recent visits to North Korea may have been in violation of sanctions against the so-called “Hermit Kingdom”.

A U.S. official told The Daily Beast that Treasury officials are looking into whether the former NBA star violated a law that prohibits the importing of luxury goods into North Korea. The official said the State Department is involved in the investigation.  Other former NBA players have also come under fire for making the trip.

The Irish bookmaker Paddy Power sponsored Rodman’s last two trips to North Korea but have since backed out of their deal.

Upon Rodman's return back to the US, the troubled former NBA player has since checked into an undisclosed alcohol rehabilitation center to treat his long-time struggle with alcoholism, according to his agent. 

- Gilbert Horowitz, Gambling911.com

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