A federal investigation has been opened into unusual betting patterns surrounding Terry Rozier's performance in a 2023 NBA game, raising questions about potential game manipulation and insider information.
Federal prosecutors have opened an investigation into unusual betting patterns surrounding a 2023 game involving NBA player Terry Rozier . The Wall Street Journal first reported the investigation, noting that Rozier, who played for the Charlotte Hornets at the time and now plays for the Miami Heat, is at the center of the probe.
This investigation is part of the same larger probe that led to the lifetime ban of former NBA player Gary Payton II last year for disclosing confidential information to sports bettors and wagering on games. The NBA previously investigated the matter in 2023 and found no violation of league rules. However, the U.S. Attorney's office for the Eastern District of New York is now looking into the situation. The investigation centers around a March 23, 2023, game between the Hornets and the New Orleans Pelicans. Rozier played only the first 9 minutes and 36 seconds of the game before citing a foot injury and exiting. He did not return to the game and did not play for the remainder of the season. Some bettors on that day expressed suspicion on social media that something unusual had occurred regarding prop bets involving Rozier's performance, as his early departure significantly impacted their wagers. Posts from March 23, 2023, show some bettors were furious with sportsbooks as it became clear Rozier wouldn't return after the first quarter. Many took to social media to express their frustration, alleging something 'shady' had happened with the prop bets on his stats for the night. One frustrated bettor posted an image of a three-leg parlay ticket where a $65 wager would have returned $401.95. This bettor had successfully wagered on two other outcomes: over 6.5 goals in the Tampa Bay-Ottawa NHL game and over 8.5 rebounds for another player. However, the ticket didn't cash because Rozier finished well below his prop bet of 32.5 combined points, assists, and rebounds. The bettor had predicted Rozier would exceed those numbers. Some sportsbooks had offered prop bets on Rozier that day, with his totals generally set around 21.5 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds. However, these bets were removed from the sportsbooks hours before the start of the Charlotte-New Orleans game. The reason for this removal remains unclear, further fueling speculation among bettors. Rozier was not listed on the team's injury report going into the game.
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