Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups arrested in FBI gambling investigation

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA player Damon Jones were arrested by the FBI on Thursday morning as part of an extensive federal grand jury investigation into illegal sports betting split across two cases, sources tell CBS News.

Billups is one of more than 30 people being charged for allegedly taking part in illegal high-stakes poker games that involved sports coaches and were operated by organized crime figures, while Rozier was arrested in connection with a sports betting ring involving current and former players, including some who allegedly faked injuries, sources tell CBS News.

Rozier is among six people who have been charged in the latter case.

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