Mark Giannotto

USA TODAY sports reporter who covers the gambling and NBA investigations and provides detailed reporting and analysis on the indictments and alleged schemes.

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Oct 27, 2025 • 17min

The NBA is reeling from an explosive gambling scandal

Mark Giannotto, a sports reporter for USA TODAY, dives deep into a sensational gambling scandal involving the NBA and organized crime. He reveals the shocking indictments against over thirty people, including NBA figures like Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones, tied to rigged poker games. The alleged use of sophisticated cheating technologies, along with mafia connections, adds layers to this unfolding saga. Giannotto also discusses potential impacts on the NBA's integrity and the murky motivations behind players' involvement in these schemes.

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