NEW YORK — The stunning indictment that led to the arrest of more than 30 people, including Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and other NBA figures, on charges of illegal sports betting has drawn new scrutiny of the booming business of professional sports gambling across the U.S.
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Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier brings the ball up court during the second half of a game against the Wizards on May 31 in Washington.
Terrance Williams, Associated Press
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The head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers and a Miami Heat player have been arrested along with more than 30 other people in two criminal cases alleging schemes to rake in millions by rigging sports bets and poker games involving Mafia families.
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Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and more than 30 others were arrested, accused of participating in schemes involving illegal sports betting and rigged poker games backed by the Mafia, authorities said. (AP video: Joe Frederick)
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