Dossier
Illegal Sports Betting
Coverage of Illegal Sports Betting in the Nexus archive.
- Rat emoji lands man accused of illegal sports betting behind bars
A man accused of conspiring with an NBA player regarding illegal sports betting was sent to jail on Tuesday. This action followed reports from prosecutors that the man had posted a rat emoji, which was intended to intimidate witnesses.
- Current and Former National Basketball Association Players and Four Other Individuals Charged in Widespread Sports Betting and Money Laundering Conspiracy
Six defendants, including current and former NBA players, have been charged in Brooklyn federal court with wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy. The scheme allegedly involved using inside information from NBA players and coaches to profit from illegal sports betting activities.