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Federal authorities just arrested 34 people·including NBA player Terry Rozier and coach Chauncey Billups·in a sweeping sports betting and illegal poker investigation led by the FBI. Prosecutors say Rozier shared insider information, like his planned playing time, that others used to place profitable bets, while Billups was tied to a mob-linked underground poker ring. The schemes allegedly involved wire fraud, money laundering, and misuse of non-public information, with millions of dollars at stake. The NBA called the allegations ·deeply disturbing,· and officials say more arrests could follow as the investigation continues. Kevin & Sully think this could be the catalyst to start (or continue) investigations into ALL other major sports affiliates. The NFL, MLB, NHL and more could be implicated. It will be interesting to watch. Call us silly, but who didn't see the mob being involved in this??
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