How NBA figures and mafia families allegedly stole millions in rigged poker games: "Very sophisticated cheating technologies"

How NBA figures and mafia families allegedly stole millions in rigged poker games: “Very sophisticated cheating technologies”

X-ray tables. Hidden cameras. Pre-marked cards. Prosecutors say the suspects charged Thursday in a high-profile illegal gambling bust made use of sophisticated technology to cheat victims out of millions. In a series of arrests Thursday morning, law enforcement officers across the country took several big names in NBA basketball and dozens of alleged criminal figures…

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NBA's Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups among nationwide arrests in connection to illegal betting, sources say

NBA’s Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups among nationwide arrests in connection to illegal betting, sources say

Numerous arrests stemming from illegal sports betting charges are taking place across the country, a law enforcement source told CBS News on Thursday.  Among those taken into custody today are Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier, who has played for the Miami Heat since 2024. Billups, a former star guard who played…

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NBA's Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier among nationwide arrests made in connection to illegal betting, sources say

NBA’s Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier among nationwide arrests made in connection to illegal betting, sources say

Numerous arrests stemming from illegal sports betting charges are taking place across the country, a law enforcement source told CBS News on Thursday.  Among those taken into custody today are Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncy Billups and Terry Rozier, who has played for the Miami Heat since 2024. Billups was arrested in Portland, Oregon, and…

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Alibaba Stock Soars To Multi-Year High After Supercharging $53B AI Plan

Alibaba Signs AI and Cloud Partnership with NBA China

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Alibaba (BABA, Financials) announced a multi-year partnership with NBA China to develop new artificial intelligence and cloud-based tools designed to enhance live viewing and fan experiences. The deal comes as the NBA returns to China for the first time in six years, with the Brooklyn Netsowned by Alibaba Chairman…

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