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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.
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2 Georgia men named in gambling indictment with NBA coach, former player
Two Georgia men are among the 31 people indicted in connection with a conspiracy to rig illegal poker games that allegedly included NBA coach Chauncey Billups.
Dozens of people including former and current NBA players and a coach have been charged in connection to two investigations into an alleged widespread sports betting scheme and organized crime ring.
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.
As more and more details come out about "Operation Royal Flush" as part of the Department of Justice investigation into illegal gambling, it seems that more and more big names could be implicated in the scandal.
Feds charge NBA players and coach Chauncey Billups in a Mafia-backed gambling scam that rigged underground poker games across 11 states.
Terry Rozier's moniker started as an internet meme. Now it's in an FBI indictment. Here's the nicknames used for the accused in NBA gambling scandal.
From X-rays, to hidden cameras and even pre-marked cards, prosecutors say the suspects in Thursday's NBA-mafia-linked gambling bust used a wide range of tech.