Overview
- Federal probes known as Operation Nothing But Bet and Operation Royal Flush have produced arrests that include Portland coach Chauncey Billups and Miami’s Terry Rozier, with Billups’ attorney and Rozier’s representatives denying wrongdoing.
- Investigators allege Rozier told a friend he would exit a 2023 game early, leading bettors to place under props tied to his performance before he left after about 10 minutes, with reported wagers exceeding $200,000.
- Filings describe unreleased player-availability tips, including Damon Jones sharing that LeBron James would sit, and a Mafia-backed poker network that used devices such as an X-ray table, marked-card glasses and hidden cameras to rig games and generate millions.
- Authorities say regulated sportsbooks, including Boston-based DraftKings, are victims of fraud in the case, and DraftKings argues legal markets help detect suspicious activity and support integrity efforts.
- Massachusetts Sen. John Keenan’s Bettor Health Act seeks to ban individual player prop bets, limit in-game wagering and tighten advertising rules, with supporters citing consumer protection and youth risk data.