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One notable incident involved a fraudulently influenced NBA game from March 23, 2023, where Terry Rosier, then with the Charlotte Hornets, allegedly left the game early with an injury, allowing conspirators to place bets immediately afterward on his performance. The bets, exceeding $200,000, paid out as his on-court statistics were manipulated to favor the schemers' interests.
The Intersection of Sports, Crime, and High Stakes Betting
The investigation has uncovered how organized crime families leveraged professional sports to facilitate their schemes. They attracted victims by allegedly involving known athletes and celebrities as "face cards," lending credibility to the rigged games and enticing wealthy gamblers to participate.