Swindled

52. The Referee (Tim Donaghy)

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Aug 3, 2020
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ANECDOTE

The Fix

  • Joe Gagliano, a floor trader, became addicted to sports betting and sought an edge.
  • He found an opportunity through a campus bookie to fix Arizona State basketball games.
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The First Fix

  • Stephen Smith, ASU's star player, agreed to shave points for $20,000 per game.
  • The first fix against Oregon State was successful despite Smith's career-high 39 points.
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The Worst Kept Secret

  • The point-shaving continued with more games, including one against Washington.
  • The fix became so obvious that the betting line drastically shifted, attracting FBI attention.
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