NBA and Mafia-Linked Poker Scandals Reveal Deep Corruption and Cheating
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The article discusses a recent federal indictment of a high-stakes poker ring involving NBA figures, drawing parallels to Hollywood movies and pop culture depictions of poker, cheating, and mob involvement, highlighting the longstanding relationship between poker and entertainment.
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