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FBI investigating whether NBA ref bet on games By PAT MILTON, Associated Press WriterJuly 20, 2007NEW YORK (AP) -- The FBI is investigating allegations that a veteran NBA referee bet on basketball games over the past two seasons, including ones in which he officiated. According to a law enforcement official, authorities are examining whether the referee made calls to affect the point spread in games on which he or associates had wagered. The law enforcement official, who spoke to the AP on Friday on condition of anonymity, said the referee was aware of the investigation and had made arrangements to surrender as early as next week to face charges. The official, who did not identify the referee, is familiar with the investigation but was not authorized to speak publicly about the ongoing investigation. The law enforcement official said the bets involved thousands of dollars and were made on games during the 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 seasons. The NBA issued a brief statement Friday: "We have been asked by the FBI, with whom we are working closely, not to comment on this matter at this time." The probe, which began recently, also involves allegations that the referee had connections to organized crime associates. Other arrests are expected, the official said. The referee had a gambling problem, according to the official, and was approached by low-level mob associates through an acquaintance. The investigation first was reported Friday by the New York Post.
If the Kings beat the Lakers back then, it would have been due to a fix. The Lakers were favored, so there were more bets on that side. Therefore more profit in a Kings upset.Nice Try!
In other news...The FBI are also investigating the free throw line at Arco Arena in the 2002 playoffs. Apparently it was also in on some illegal activities causing games to be won in other teams favor to feed it's own sick greed.
Quote from: westkoast on July 20, 2007, 10:16:47 PMIn other news...The FBI are also investigating the free throw line at Arco Arena in the 2002 playoffs. Apparently it was also in on some illegal activities causing games to be won in other teams favor to feed it's own sick greed.I guess that explains why the refs were forcing the arena crew to switch around the baskets at halftime. Amazing.
Quote from: WayOutWest on July 23, 2007, 11:28:12 AMQuote from: westkoast on July 20, 2007, 10:16:47 PMIn other news...The FBI are also investigating the free throw line at Arco Arena in the 2002 playoffs. Apparently it was also in on some illegal activities causing games to be won in other teams favor to feed it's own sick greed.I guess that explains why the refs were forcing the arena crew to switch around the baskets at halftime. Amazing.Yes, yes. Now we're talking. There had to be a bribe of some sort to an Arena worker to 'alter' the baskets.Thanks, guys. That explains everything. This conspiracy is going to break open that series completely!!
Quote from: JoMal on July 23, 2007, 01:17:41 PMQuote from: WayOutWest on July 23, 2007, 11:28:12 AMQuote from: westkoast on July 20, 2007, 10:16:47 PMIn other news...The FBI are also investigating the free throw line at Arco Arena in the 2002 playoffs. Apparently it was also in on some illegal activities causing games to be won in other teams favor to feed it's own sick greed.I guess that explains why the refs were forcing the arena crew to switch around the baskets at halftime. Amazing.Yes, yes. Now we're talking. There had to be a bribe of some sort to an Arena worker to 'alter' the baskets.Thanks, guys. That explains everything. This conspiracy is going to break open that series completely!!I can see the Twilight Zone episode already, a screaming lunatic JoMal trying to convince anyone in the Arena of the "fix" but nobody will listent and the Kings still lose. He gets back to his own time and westkoast, Randy and I, all ex-Arco Arena employees, are all super rich from betting on the game.
