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Patrick Mahomes Urges Athletes to Avoid Betting After NBA Arrests

His comments follow an NBA case involving arrests tied to roughly $7 million in alleged losses.

Overview

  • Mahomes said he stays away from wagering entirely, calling it not worth risking a career or reputation.
  • He noted the NFL and the NFLPA brief players on what gambling activities are permitted and prohibited.
  • The quarterback described betting-linked fan interactions as unusually intense because money is at stake.
  • Coverage of his remarks references FBI arrests of Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones in a case alleging rigged poker and related crimes.
  • Prosecutors have outlined counts including robbery, extortion, wire and bank fraud, and illegal gambling, with officials citing about $7 million in victim losses.