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What the NBA betting scandal reveals about the mafia today

11/14/2025

On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

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Last month, federal prosecutors indicted an NBA coach and current and former professional basketball players in an illegal sports betting scheme. How the FBI's investigation into the gambling ring is shining a light on how the mob has evolved to survive.

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