4 things to know about the NBA gambling, betting scandal

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The recent NBA gambling scandal has shocked the world of basketball with many current and former players being accused of being connected criminal betting networks and mafia gambling rings.

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Chauncey Billups, head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers along with a Basketball Hall of Fame coach have been among the high-profile arrests, alleged to have ties with organised crime families.

Terry Rozier, a guard for the Miami Heat has also been detained, intensifying the ongoing NBA scandal. He, however, was detained for an illegal sports betting ring.

Damon Jones, a former NBA player and assistant coach has also been arrested for being involved in an underground poker operation, and has been charged with wire fraud and conspiracy among other offences.

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