"On Thursday morning, federal prosecutors unsealed two indictments that outlined separate schemes to rig sports bets and poker games. More than 30 people were arrested, including former Clippers player and current Portland head coach Chauncey Billups, who was charged with participating in a conspiracy to fix high-stakes card games run by Mafia families. Also arrested were Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, who is accused of being part of a scheme to provide private insider NBA information to help others profit from online bets, and retired player Damon Jones, who has been charged with taking part in both schemes."
"'All these guys knew what was at stake, and I'm just ashamed that they put themselves and put their family and put the NBA in this position,' O'Neal said during Thursday's broadcast. 'We all know the rules. We all know the letter of the law. And it's just unfortunate - you know, innocent till"
"Charles Barkley dismissed addiction arguments, calling the scheme "total stupidity" and criticizing players for attempting to fix basketball games for profit."
Federal prosecutors unsealed two indictments alleging separate schemes to rig sports bets and high-stakes poker games, resulting in more than 30 arrests. Arrested individuals include Portland head coach Chauncey Billups, accused of conspiring to fix Mafia-run card games; Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, accused of providing private NBA information to profit online bettors; and retired player Damon Jones, accused of participating in both schemes. The revelations prompted on-air reactions from former players and analysts, with Shaquille O'Neal expressing shame, Charles Barkley calling involved individuals "stupid," and Kenny Smith calling the situation "super unfortunate."
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