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The $300 Million Pickleball Fraud: The Rise and Fall of a Sports Empire
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Apr 2, 202629:32
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In this episode of Certified McNasty, Matt Manasse and Jason Adler dive into one of the most shocking stories in the history of the sport: a $300 million investment fraud involving a massive pickleball complex built on fake projections and forged documents. We discuss the fallout and what it means for the rapidly growing pickleball industry.
Next, we tackle the "Volley Llama"—a controversial rule involving the kitchen and specific volley techniques. Is it a necessary safety measure or a strategic hindrance?
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