US EditionX-ray tables, hidden cameras: The tech in rigged poker games linked to the mob and the NBA
More than $7 million was allegedly stolen using advanced wireless cheating devices in underground poker games involving NBA players and organized crime, prosecutors said.
- Former NBA players Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones were arrested for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering related to rigged poker games.
- The scheme allegedly caused victims to lose at least $7.15 million dating back to April 2019, according to the indictment.
- Billups and Jones were referred to as 'face cards' and received part of the criminal proceeds from the poker games, as explained in the indictment.
- The NBA announced that Billups and Jones were placed on immediate leave from their teams amid the ongoing investigation into these allegations.
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The FBI dismantled an organized crime ring that "showcased" famous athletes - Over 30 arrests, involvement of Cosa Nostra family members - Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups is involved, former NBAer Damon Jones is also accused
How crooks rigged high-stakes poker games with the mob and NBA pros
The indictments announced overnight of a poker cheating ring involving NBA figures and backed by the mafia emphasised their alleged high-tech cheating methods.But the con tactics they described are as old as poker itself, familiar from heist movies and James Bond films.Shady shuffles came not from quick-handed card sharks, but tricked-out machines. Instead of mirrors or guys in the corner peeking over shoulders, there were X-ray tables and high-…
How Hacked Card Shufflers Allegedly Enabled a Mob-Fueled Poker Scam That Rocked the NBA
WIRED recently demonstrated how to cheat at poker by hacking the Deckmate 2 card shufflers used in casinos. The mob was allegedly using the same trick to fleece victims for millions.
How high tech was used to rig high-stakes poker games with the mob, NBA pros, authorities say
The indictments announced Thursday of a poker cheating ring involving NBA figures and backed by the mafia emphasized their alleged high-tech cheating methods. But the con tactics they described are as old as poker itself, familiar from heist movies and James Bond films.
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