Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were arrested Thursday as part of an FBI investigation spanning 11 states that resulted in more than 30 arrests related to illegal gambling operations.

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Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were arrested Thursday as part of an FBI investigation spanning 11 states that resulted in more than 30 arrests related to illegal gambling operations.

The FBI investigation involved two separate operations. Billups was charged in connection with rigged poker games linked to organized crime families, while Rozier faces charges related to sports betting schemes using insider NBA information.

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The FBI investigation involved two separate operations. Billups was charged in connection with rigged poker games linked to organized crime families, while Rozier faces charges related to sports betting schemes using insider NBA information.

Federal prosecutors allege the poker scheme used high-tech cheating equipment, including X-ray tables, rigged shuffling machines and special contact lenses to defraud victims of millions of dollars in underground games.

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Federal prosecutors allege the poker scheme used high-tech cheating equipment, including X-ray tables, rigged shuffling machines and special contact lenses to defraud victims of millions of dollars in underground games.

The sports betting investigation centers on a March 23, 2023, game in which Rozier allegedly left early during a Hornets-Pelicans contest. Approximately $200,000 was wagered on his statistical prop bet unders across multiple sportsbooks.

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The sports betting investigation centers on a March 23, 2023, game in which Rozier allegedly left early during a Hornets-Pelicans contest. Approximately $200,000 was wagered on his statistical prop bet unders across multiple sportsbooks.

Four major organized crime families — the Bonanno, Gambino, Genovese and Lucchese families — were allegedly involved in backing the illegal poker operations, according to FBI Director Kash Patel's announcement.

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Four major organized crime families — the Bonanno, Gambino, Genovese and Lucchese families — were allegedly involved in backing the illegal poker operations, according to FBI Director Kash Patel's announcement.

The NBA placed both Billups and Rozier on immediate leave from their respective teams following the arrests, stating that it takes the allegations "with the utmost seriousness" and will continue to cooperate with authorities.

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The NBA placed both Billups and Rozier on immediate leave from their respective teams following the arrests, stating that it takes the allegations "with the utmost seriousness" and will continue to cooperate with authorities.

The FBI orchestrated a shameful publicity stunt by arresting Terry Rozier at 6 a.m. instead of allowing him to surrender, prioritizing headlines over justice. The NBA already cleared Rozier of wrongdoing after investigating the same allegations. Federal prosecutors are relying on unreliable sources rather than solid evidence to revive a dead case.

The FBI orchestrated a shameful publicity stunt by arresting Terry Rozier at 6 a.m. instead of allowing him to surrender, prioritizing headlines over justice. The NBA already cleared Rozier of wrongdoing after investigating the same allegations. Federal prosecutors are relying on unreliable sources rather than solid evidence to revive a dead case.

NBA player Terry Rozier's lawyer slams FBI after arrest

The FBI successfully dismantled a massive multi-million dollar gambling ring connected to organized crime that corrupted professional basketball for years. Law enforcement followed the money trail, exposed systematic sports rigging and money laundering and brought down a criminal enterprise that threatened the integrity of professional sports.

The FBI successfully dismantled a massive multi-million dollar gambling ring connected to organized crime that corrupted professional basketball for years. Law enforcement followed the money trail, exposed systematic sports rigging and money laundering and brought down a criminal enterprise that threatened the integrity of professional sports.

NBA's Billups, Rozier Arrested in FBI Gambling Probe

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