Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective Expert Lawyer Explains NBA Gambling Scandal
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Oct 29, 2025 Kate Riley, a partner at Pryor Cashman and former Assistant U.S. Attorney, dives deep into the NBA's gambling scandal, breaking down the two indictments: one for illegal poker and the other for sports betting fraud. She discusses the contrasting legal complexities of each case, the intricacies of NBA investigations versus federal powers, and the potential for future charges. Also, join the lighthearted moments where game-day snacks and coaching impact come into play, making for a well-rounded conversation about sports and law.
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Two Distinct Federal Cases
- Two separate indictments target different schemes: illegal poker and sports-betting fraud.
- The poker indictment alleges classic organized-crime tactics while the betting case uses wire-fraud creatively.
Different Legal Risks In Each Case
- The poker case reads like a traditional organized-crime prosecution with few novel legal issues.
- The sports-betting case advances an aggressive wire-fraud theory tied to terms-of-service and nondisclosure.
Government Has Broader Investigative Reach
- Law enforcement has investigative powers (search warrants, subpoenas) that private entities lack.
- Those tools likely gave prosecutors access to texts, phones, and emails that the NBA could not independently obtain.