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World Service,27 Oct 2025,12 mins
What could the NBA, mafia, and X-ray glasses have in common?
What in the WorldAvailable for over a year
If you’re an NBA fan, you’ll probably know that this season has gotten off to a rocky start. The FBI has revealed two major cases of illegal sports betting, involving two NBA stars and a coach. The allegations include faking injuries to influence matches, as well as working with the mafia to rig poker games. So, how did they allegedly get tangled up in the US organised crime world? ĂŰŃż´«Ă˝ reporter Kayla Epstein joins us from New York to explain what the FBI’s investigation has found - and how the mafia could be involved. And Jonty Colman, ĂŰŃż´«Ă˝ Sport journalist, tells us about other illegal gambling controversies that have hit the NBA and how these allegations could impact the rest of the NBA season. Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Chelsea Coates Producers: Benita Barden, Mora Morrison and Imogen James Editor: Verity Wilde
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