Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were arrested on Thursday as part of a sweeping investigation into illegal sports betting and rigged poker games. Authorities have charged more than 30 individuals in connection with these schemes, which allegedly involve organized crime families. Billups faces charges related to a conspiracy to rig high-stakes poker games across several locations, including Las Vegas and Miami. Rozier is accused of participating in a separate scheme that exploited insider information about NBA players to place fraudulent bets. The indictments, unsealed in New York, highlight significant vulnerabilities in the rapidly expanding legal sports betting industry. Joseph Nocella, the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York, described the situation as "one of the most brazen sports corruption schemes since online sports betting became widely legalized in the United States." Both Billups and Rozier have been placed on leave by the NBA, which is cooperating with the investigation. The league stated, "We take these allegations with the utmost seriousness, and the integrity of our game remains our top priority." Billups and Rozier are expected to make initial court appearances soon. They face charges of money laundering and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is also implicated in both schemes. FBI Director Kash Patel described the scale of the fraud as "mind-boggling," estimating that it involved tens of millions of dollars. The poker scheme reportedly defrauded victims of at least $7 million by luring them into rigged games. The alleged cheating involved sophisticated technology, including altered card shuffling machines and hidden cameras. The operation was said to be backed by organized crime families in New York, who also engaged in violent acts to ensure debts were repaid. In the sports betting scheme, Rozier and others allegedly used confidential information about players' health and performance to influence betting outcomes. In one instance, Rozier reportedly informed others he would leave a game early due to an injury, allowing them to place bets that profited from his early exit. The investigation has raised concerns about the integrity of the NBA, especially as the season has just begun. Rozier was in uniform for the Heat's season opener against the Orlando Magic but did not play. He was arrested early Thursday morning in Orlando. Rozier's attorney, Jim Trusty, stated that his client is "not a gambler" and looks forward to fighting the charges. Trusty also mentioned that the FBI had previously indicated Rozier was not a target in the investigation. The case has drawn attention to the potential for corruption in professional sports, particularly as the industry continues to grow. The NBA has faced scrutiny in the past regarding player conduct and the influence of gambling on the game. As the legal proceedings unfold, both Billups and Rozier's futures in the NBA remain uncertain. The league has emphasized its commitment to maintaining the integrity of the sport amid these serious allegations.