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Among those caught up in the web of illegal gambling allegations are Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier.
Read about the Fort McDowell standoff, a pivotal moment in Arizona's gambling history, and the recent federal investigation into illegal sports gambling.
More than 30 people — including Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, Portland Trail Blazers coach and NBA Hall-of-Famer Chauncey Billups, and former Cleveland Cavaliers guard Damon Jones — were arrested on Thursday,
Two indictments. Massive probes. “Operation Royal Flush.” “Operation Nothing But Bet.” Well-executed operations that infiltrated pro sports in a manner we’ve not seen at this level in a while.
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Pablo Torre Claims Kevin Garnett Played in Private Poker Game Linked to "Operation Royal Flush"
"Operation Royal Flush" is a federal investigation targeting an alleged illegal gambling and money laundering network that included high-stakes poker games attended by celebrities, athletes, and wealthy figures. The DOJ announced multiple indictments earlier this week tied to the operation.
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups was arrested as part of an investigation into an illegal poker operation, and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was arrested as part of a probe in which sportsbooks flagged unusual betting activity on Rozier’s statistics ahead of a game in 2023,