"FBI Director Kash Patel at a Thursday press conference laid out the massive alleged fraud at the center of the new arrests, which include Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier. According to Patel, the investigation spanned 11 states over the course of multiple years. Authorities said more arrests could be expected as the investigation moves forward."
"A total of 31 people were allegedly involved in the rigged poker games where authorities allege that high tech cheating technology was used to secretly fix games. Some former professional athletes are among the alleged scammers, Nacella Jr. said, including former player Damon Jones. Nacella Jr. said millions were stolen in these underground poker games. They were also allegedly backed by the Bonanno, Gambino, and Genovese crime families of La Cosa Nostra."
"Nacella Jr. stressed that defendants are innocent until proven guilty, but also sent a message to those caught up in the explosive investigation, which included some future betting advice. Your winning streak has ended, Nacella Jr. declared. Your luck has run out. Violating the law is a losing proposition and you can bet on that."
A federal investigation produced sweeping arrests in the NBA tied to illegal sports betting and dozens of indictments for a mafia-backed illegal poker scam. The probe spanned 11 states over multiple years and included high-profile figures such as Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier. Authorities allege two major schemes: one using inside information for illicit betting and another operating a nationwide ring that used high-tech cheating to secretly fix underground poker games involving 31 people and stealing millions. The racket allegedly received backing from the Bonanno, Gambino, and Genovese crime families and additional arrests remain possible; defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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