From Arenas to the betting referee: today’s cases are just the latest to come to light

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The phenomenon

The betting scandal has struck the NBA once again. The arrest of Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups, and Damon Jones by the FBI is one of those news stories destined to leave a significant stain on the league’s profile, which has already faced similar cases in the past. The betting phenomenon, not always necessarily linked to basketball games, has already involved NBA players or former players over the years, and in some cases even NCAA players. When the PASPA (Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act) of 1992 was repealed in 2018, there were several cases in which NBA players found themselves in the dock: here are the most striking cases.