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Many athletes view gambling as an extension of their competitive nature, often losing thousands or even millions on road trips or private games. Their obsession with stakes and thrill-seeking can lead them into dangerous associations with organized crime. According to insiders, players might be asked to influence game outcomes silently—faking injuries, managing minutes, or setting up match results—all under the guise of "raising the stakes."
Damon Jones, implicated in the scheme, even asked for a $10,000 advance via text message before participating in a rigged game, exemplifying how these illicit games operate with quick cash deals, making them highly lucrative—and highly dangerous.