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NBA's Billups, Rozier Among More Than 30 Arrested in FBI Gambling Probe

NBA's Billups, Rozier Among More Than 30 Arrested in FBI Gambling Probe

NBA's Billups, Rozier Among More Than 30 Arrested in FBI Gambling Probe
Above: Terry Rozier in action against the Memphis Grizzlies at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, on Oct. 17, 2025. Image copyright: Tomas Diniz Santos/Getty Images

The Spin

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 orchestrated a shameful publicity stunt by arresting Terry Rozier in a 6 a.m. perp walk 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.

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Sports betting platforms have transformed both real and fantasy sports into a high-stakes gambling environment. Studies link participation to increased gambling problems, especially among college students. Despite industry claims of skill-based play, the rapid growth and addictive features raise concerns about the true cost of sports betting.

Metaculus Prediction

There's a 60% chance that at least one All-Star from the NFL, NBA, MLB or NHL will be banned or suspended for sports betting before 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.



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