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Sport|BasketballChauncey Billups, Terry Rozier arrested in FBI illegal gambling inquiriesCharges are related to insider sports betting and another that rigged poker games nationwide linked with NBA and Mafia.

On Thu, Oct 23, 2025, more than 30 individuals, including Chauncey Billups, an NBA Hall of Fame player and head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, and Terry Rozier, a guard with the Miami Heat, were charged in connection with federal gambling…

SBy Stephen GaleOct 24, 20251 min read

On Thu, Oct 23, 2025, more than 30 individuals, including Chauncey Billups, an NBA Hall of Fame player and head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, and Terry Rozier, a guard with the Miami Heat, were charged in connection with federal gambling investigations. These investigations pertained to insider sports betting and illicit poker games involving the NBA and organized crime groups.

The schemes involved insider sports betting and poker game rigging that spanned years, resulting in tens of millions of dollars in illegal profits. The charges include wire fraud, money laundering, extortion, and gambling, according to FBI Director Kash Patel.

Rozier allegedly provided non-public information about NBA games to criminal affiliates, who used this information for betting purposes. In an instance from March 2023, Rozier informed associates of an early game exit due to a supposed injury, leading to significant betting activities.

Billups was charged with involvement in rigging poker games through advanced technologies, targeting players in New York, Las Vegas, and Miami. The operation was linked to organized crime families, which controlled some poker games and laundered profits through various methods.

These investigations pertained to insider sports betting and illicit poker games involving the NBA and organized crime groups.
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The NBA has placed Rozier and Billups on leave and is cooperating with authorities. The league emphasized its commitment to maintaining the integrity of the game.

These developments are likely to heighten scrutiny on the relationship between professional sports leagues and online sportsbooks. Some lawmakers have expressed concern regarding the potential manipulation of certain types of bets, such as prop bets.

In recent years, several players in major North American sports leagues have faced penalties for gambling-related activities. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has indicated support for increased federal regulation of sports betting.

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Billups, currently in his fifth year as head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, has a notable NBA career history. Rozier, in his 11th NBA season, was arrested in Orlando, Florida, ahead of a scheduled court appearance.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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