Barcoded decks, contact lenses and X-ray tables: How New York’s mafia allegedly ran illegal poker games tied to US athletes

You can picture the scene. Tucked somewhere between the glitter and grit of Manhattan, a room wafting smoke with the rhythm ...

How NBA figures and mafia families allegedly stole millions in rigged poker games: "Very sophisticated cheating technologies"

X-ray tables. Hidden cameras. Pre-marked cards. Here's how investigators say suspects rigged poker games to allegedly steal at least $7 million.

Behind closed doors: How neighbors were oblivious to secret poker games and the Mafia who investigators say helped run them

Behind the glass doors of an unassuming building in Manhattan, wedged between aging facades and staring across a shuttered print shop, a shadowy world stirred, coming alive with the flick of cards, ...

Timeline of FBI's probe into alleged NBA sports betting scheme, illegal poker game operation: Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups placed on leave, 34 defendants indicted o…

The FBI announced bombshell allegations naming 34 defendants on charges involving an NBA sports betting scheme and illegal ...

NBA coach Chauncey Billups, player Terry Rozier arrested in FBI gambling probe

Prosecutors say Rozier and others passed confidential intel to organized crime groups to help wager on NBA games. Billups ...
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The Louvre's crown jewel heist is now a race against time for authorities

Experts say France's royal jewels may be gone forever after thieves stole eight pieces, including crowns and necklaces, from ...