Morning Brew Daily Gambling Scandal Rocks the NBA & Oil Jumps After US Sanctions Russia
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Oct 24, 2025 A gambling scandal rocks the NBA with arrests linked to organized crime and insider betting manipulation. The U.S. imposes sanctions on major Russian oil producers, while China and India continue to engage with discounted Russian oil. In crypto news, a controversial pardon for Binance's founder raises eyebrows amid political connections. Meanwhile, K-beauty gains momentum thanks to social media influencers like Kylie Jenner. Lastly, excitement builds for the upcoming CPI report and the two-hour theatrical release of the Stranger Things finale.
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NBA Gambling Crisis Threatens League Integrity
- The NBA faces a rising gambling integrity crisis involving players, coaches, and organized crime.
- Prop bets create easy avenues for insiders to profit and undermine league fairness.
Billups Linked To High-Tech Rigged Poker Games
- Prosecutors say Chauncey Billups conspired with mafia-linked operators in rigged poker games using high-tech cheating gear.
- They alleged custom tables, X-ray panels, and special glasses that read marked cards.
Prop Bets Are Easier To Manipulate
- Prop bets on single-player performance are easier to manipulate than whole-game outcomes.
- The NBA may tighten injury and participation reporting to limit insider betting advantages.