Nothing But Bet: The NBA Gambling Scandal; Is Trump’s Drug War a Smoke Screen?
It’s the gambling scandal shaking the NBA and the Mob underworld. Federal officials have charged more than 30 people in two sweeping investigations, “Operation Nothing But Bet” and “Operation Royal Flush.” The feds say the schemes involved illegal sports gambling and high-stakes poker rigging backed by organized crime. Among those arrested: Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, and former NBA player Damon Jones. The charges include wire fraud, money laundering, extortion and illegal gambling, with victims allegedly cheated out of $7 million. Host Yasmin…
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