29 h. ago NBA star pleads not guilty to federal gambling conspiracy charges in court

Terry Rozier entered a not guilty plea on Monday stemming from his alleged involvement in a gambling scheme where friends of his profited after he left a game early.

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58 h. ago Minnesota's $70 million fraud exposes how Democrats built a system designed to be robbed

Massive fraud scheme rocks Minnesota as Somali Americans face charges in Feeding Our Future scandal. But this COVID-era theft reveals deeper problems with oversight failures.

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4 d. ago Basketball Hall of Famer reflects on 'crisis' of gambling in sports: 'Not fun to see'

Alonzo Mourning urged the NBA to tighten gambling regulations after Terry Rozier and other athletes were charged in betting scandals involving illegal wagers and game manipulation.

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1 week ago Congress investigates betting scandals rocking NBA and Major League Baseball following federal charges

Sports gambling boom raises integrity concerns as betting scandals emerge in leagues, prompting congressional scrutiny of gaming industry practices.

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1 week ago Dominican Republic Allows U.S. to Use Territory to Fight International Organized Crime

The Dominican leader, Luis Abinader, said the Pentagon could use restricted areas within the San Isidro Air Base and Las Américas International Airport for refueling and transporting equipment and technical personnel.

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1 week ago Owner of Miss Universe Pageant Target of Organized Crime Probe in Mexico

The majority owner of the Miss Universe pageant, Raul Rocha, is the current target of an organized crime probe in Mexico, where the businessman is alleged to have taken part in weapons trafficking for the Gulf Cartel and illegal fuel trafficking. The post Owner of Miss Universe Pageant Target of Organized Crime Probe in Mexico appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Gary Bettman defends NHL’s integrity as league eyes expanded oversight tools amid wider gambling scandals

While gambling scandals have rocked other sports leagues, Gary Bettman argues the NHL has stronger safeguards and is eyeing more oversight to keep betting issues in check.

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2 w. ago NBA coach pleads not guilty to charges in illegal gambling case

Basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups pleaded not guilty to charges related to his alleged role in a mob-backed illegal gambling scheme.

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2 w. ago 8 foreign nationals charged in Boston in massive insider trading scheme

Prosecutors say the alleged scheme generated tens of millions of dollars in illegal gains. The post 8 foreign nationals charged in Boston in massive insider trading scheme appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago NCAA won’t allow athletes or athletic department staff to bet on pro sports amid gambling scandals

The move follows a string of high-profile gambling cases that have raised questions about the integrity of competition in college and pro sports. The post NCAA won’t allow athletes or athletic department staff to bet on pro sports amid gambling scandals appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Latest news: Dangers of sports gambling in Illinois Baptist spotlight; Alaska churches join forces through fire, a church closure and a church plant; 'Landmark move' to protect children in Pakistan

Latest news: Dangers of sports gambling in Illinois Baptist spotlight; Alaska churches join forces through fire, a church closure and a church plant; 'Landmark move' to protect children in Pakistan  The Alabama Baptist

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2 w. ago MLB commissioner addresses sport's illegal gambling scandal, will cooperate with Congress on investigation

Rob Manfred says MLB will cooperate with Senate inquiry into pitch-rigging scandal as Emanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz plead not guilty to federal gambling charges.

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3 w. ago NBA obtaining cell phones from Lakers, other teams in investigation into illegal gambling scheme: report

The NBA is collecting cell phones from multiple teams as part of its investigation into illegal sports gambling following federal indictments of coaches and players.

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3 w. ago Two former NCAA wrestlers among those arrested in alleged mafia

Authorities arrested 14 people, including two former Rutgers wrestlers, in connection with a $2 million illegal gambling ring linked to organized crime.

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3 w. ago Kevin Love, former teammate of Terry Rozier, discusses gambling issues in NBA: 'Such a stain on our game'

Kevin Love reflected on the growing gambling crisis in professional sports, warning that betting controversies are hurting the sport and distracting from the game.

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3 w. ago Mafia Member Recruited Son’s Friends for Gambling Ring, Prosecutors Say

Prosecutors say the New Jersey man farmed out his betting operations, and that some participants were college athletes. Gambling charges are on the rise throughout collegiate and professional sports in the United States.

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3 w. ago Organized crime member, relatives face racketeering charges in massive sports gambling scheme

New Jersey authorities charged 14 people in an organized crime sports betting ring led by a Lucchese family member and his relatives in a multimillion-dollar operation.

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3 w. ago Guardians' Emmanuel Clase arrested by FBI at JFK Airport for alleged role in gambling scheme

Cleveland Guardians player Emmanuel Clase was arrested by FBI agents at JFK Airport and is in federal custody on charges related to an alleged MLB gambling scheme.

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3 w. ago VIDEO: Patrick Mahomes Thinks Gambling Has Changed Fan Behavior

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes believes that sports gambling has affected the behavior of some sports fans, and not for the better. The post VIDEO: Patrick Mahomes Thinks Gambling Has Changed Fan Behavior appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Guardians' Luis Ortiz pleads not guilty to charges of accepting bribes to help gamblers

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz pleaded not guilty to federal bribery charges related to pitch-fixing and was released on $500,000 bond in a gambling case.

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