Shocking Gambling Scandal: Terry Rozier at Center of Frenzied 30-Bet Spree in Federal Probe

The NBA investigated the betting activity and determined that no league rules were violated, thus leading to reports that Rozier had been cleared by the league. Rozier’s attorney told ESPN that Rozier is no longer part of the federal investigation, which remains open. A spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York would not confirm or deny Rozier’s status in the investigation, according to ESPN.

Rozier left the game after playing 10 minutes, citing a foot injury. He finished with 5 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists, which were all under the betting line for his statistics. Consequently, all 30 of those bets won.Prior to a game between the Charlotte Hornets and New Orleans Pelicans on the aforementioned date, a sportsbook received ,759 in wagers from one bettor, according to the investigation’s documents. The 30 bets were all on the unders for Rozier’s points, rebounds and assists.As was the case when the investigation into Rozier was first reported, a March 23, 2023, NBA game continues to draw scrutiny based on unusual activity. Rozier was the subject of 30 wagers, all placed within a 46-minute spa, ESPN’s David Purdum reported, upon obtaining documents from the investigation.

As was the case when the investigation into Rozier was first reported, a March 23, 2023, NBA game continues to draw scrutiny based on unusual activity. Rozier was the subject of 30 wagers, all placed within a 46-minute spa, ESPN’s David Purdum reported, upon obtaining documents from the investigation.

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The same investigation resulted in Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter getting charged with a felony and receiving a lifetime ban from the NBA in April 2024. Free-agent guard Malik Beasley is also being investigated by federal authorities and the NBA for prop bets placed beginning in January 2024, when he played for the Milwaukee Bucks. He has not been charged.Advertisement