NBA’s Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups arrested in sports bet probe

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by News AgenciesOctober 23, 2025 at 04:41 PM

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Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier, two NBA players, have been arrested in connection with probes into illegal gambling. Chauncey Billups, 49, was linked to an illegal poker operation tied to the Mafia, according to US media reports. He is scheduled to make a first court appearance in Oregon later Thursday. Rozier, 31, was arrested in a separate but related betting case. Both players are currently facing charges and may face fines, suspensions, or life bans from the NBA for violating league rules on wagering. The arrests come three months after former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas was charged with running illegal poker games at his mansion in Los Angeles.

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