Explosive NBA Investigation Includes Nationwide ‘Rigged Poker Games’ Run by Mafia

Zachary Leeman Oct 23rd, 2025, 11:10 am

U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Joseph Nacella Jr. revealed on Thursday that sweeping arrests made in the NBA over illegal sports betting includes dozens of indictments for an illegal poker scam backed by the mafia.

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.

Nacella Jr. spoke afte

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