12 Defendants Expected to Enter Plea Deals in Poker Game Case

Twelve defendants in a federal investigation into rigged poker games, allegedly involving NBA figures and mafia members, are expected to enter plea agreements soon. Nine additional defendants are still negotiating their plea options. Among the 31 charged are NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups and former player Damon Jones, who have pleaded not guilty. The allegations include an elaborate cheating scheme that netted over $7 million through high-stakes poker games and insider betting on basketball.

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