Bloomberg Law NBA Gambling Scandal, Third Term & House Maps
Oct 31, 2025
Join former federal prosecutor Joshua Neftalis as he dives into the NBA gambling scandal, unraveling the complexities of fixed poker games and insider information. Constitutional law expert David Super discusses President Trump's potential third term, exploring the legal barriers of the 22nd Amendment and historical precedents. Finally, Jeffrey Weiss sheds light on a significant lawsuit challenging New York City's congressional districting, raising crucial questions about voter representation and state versus federal law. It's a captivating mix of law and current events!
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High-Stakes Poker Parallels Molly's Game
- Joshua Neftalis compared the indicted high-stakes poker scheme to the real case behind Molly's Game, drawing on his prosecution experience.
- He described hidden cameras, rigged shufflers, marked cards, and insiders making the games unfair and profitable for the house.
Two Legal Layers: House Rake And Fraud
- Neftalis explained two core crimes: operating an illegal gambling business and fraud tied to rigging games.
- He noted the house rake makes gambling businesses illegal and rigging adds a separate fraud and money-laundering layer.
Defend Presence Versus Participation
- Neftalis warned presence at a rigged game doesn’t prove participation; defendants can argue they were unaware.
- He noted many defendants in large indictments plead rather than face trial and cases often narrow before trial.