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FBI Uncovers $2M Gambling Scheme Tied to NYC Crime

10/26/2025

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating gambling and sports rigging schemes tied to organized crime in New York City.
Allegations include insiders using information to place NBA bets and rig underground poker, netting nearly $2 million.
The Department of Justice said altered shuffling machines and X-ray tables were used to cheat players.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said intimidation and violence were employed against those who refused to pay.

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating gambling and sports rigging schemes tied to organized crime in New York City.
Allegations include insiders using information to place NBA bets and rig underground poker, netting nearly $2 million.
The Department of Justice said altered shuffling machines and X-ray tables were used to cheat players.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said intimidation and violence were employed against those who refused to pay.