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Ricky J. Patel, Homeland Security Investigations New York special agent in charge, gave details about "Operation Royal Flush," the title given to the federal investigation into an alleged gambling scheme "reminiscent of a Hollywood movie.
Terry Rozier’s attorney fires back at FBI over “photo-op arrest,” insists star isn’t a gambler, and promises to fight for his defense.
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Pablo Torre Claims Kevin Garnett Played in Private Poker Game Linked to "Operation Royal Flush"
The source added that Garnett chose to leave early upon realizing the nature of the gathering. Torre also reported that Garnett has not been contacted by federal authorities and is not accused of wrongdoing.
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.
Federal officials announce a sweeping investigation, dubbed “Operation Royal Flush,” into alleged illegal sports gambling and poker rigging schemes they describe as “reminiscent of a Hollywood movie.”
The Fort McDowell stand-off is just one incident in Arizona’s long and complicated history with gambling. That history has been thrown into sharp relief as news broke Thursday of a sweeping federal investigation, dubbed Operation Royal Flush, into illegal sports gambling by the Department of Justice.
Clippers coach Tyronn Lue reportedly tied to the same Mafia-backed rigged poker scandal as Chauncey Billups in Las Vegas.
Federal prosecutors allege a Georgia man named John Mazzola — nickname “John South” — played on the “Cheating Team” in rigged poker games in Manhattan and Miami. The brazen, high-tech scheme was backed by the Mafia and raked in millions of dollars,
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NBA’s Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and More Arrested in Gambling Investigation With Mob Ties
NBA’s Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups were among a group of 31 people arrested in connection amid a federal investigation into illegal sports gambling with alleged ties to crime families.
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.
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Kevin Garnett-NBA gambling row: Major poker revelation on 15-time All-Star; FBI gives details
Kevin Garnett might face action in the NBA gambling row. The 15-time All-Star was reportedly present at a private poker game organized by the DOJ's 'Operation Royal Flush'. According to ESPN's Pablo Torre,