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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Pro Gambler Placed 30 Bets On Terry Rozier In 46 Minutes In 2023 Which Triggered Federal Investigation
Pro Gambler Placed 30 Bets On Terry Rozier In 46 Minutes In 2023 Which Triggered Federal Investigation originally appeared on Fadeaway World. A 2023 NBA game between the Charlotte Hornets and the New Orleans Pelicans has resurfaced in headlines after documents revealed a professional gambler placed 30 bets in just 46 minutes, all targeting unders on Terry Rozier's stats. The bets were not only unusually timed but unusually accurate, as Rozier exited the game just 10 minutes in with a foot injury, finishing with five points, four rebounds, and two assists, all beneath their betting lines. The story, first reported by ESPN's David Purdum, has triggered a full-scale federal investigation now tying Rozier to the same betting probe that brought down former Raptors center Jontay Porter. The bets, totaling $13,759, were placed at Harrah's Gulf Coast sportsbook in Biloxi, Mississippi, with 29 of them logged at a self-service kiosk before 10 a.m., and the largest, a $2,700 bet on Rozier under 5.5 rebounds, was made in person using a casino loyalty card. Remarkably, all the bets cashed. Harrah's initially refused to pay out the winnings, citing internal rules against 'rigged' bets and alleging possible use of inside information. The Mississippi Gaming Commission got involved and demanded evidence. Caesars, Harrah's parent company, ultimately paid the full $13,017.70 in winnings to the bettor. The core suspicion hinges on timing. The fact that a rush of betting activity almost entirely on the unders of one player occurred well before game time and before Rozier was listed with any injury immediately raised red flags. Six different sportsbooks in Louisiana and Mississippi noticed the suspicious volume. According to ESPN, U.S. Integrity flagged the action and issued a nationwide alert by 2:24 p.m. that day, causing sportsbooks across the country to halt all Rozier prop bets within the hour. The NBA conducted its own review back in 2023 and found no evidence Rozier violated league rules. Still, two years later, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York has placed Rozier under investigation. His attorney, Jim Trusty, insists that while Rozier has cooperated fully with both the FBI and NBA, he is not a target. "It's unfortunate that he's a big name in sports and is having to endure all this. My hope and expectation is that at some point that they'll be done with their investigation and will be professional enough to let us know that it's 100 percent over and that they reached the same conclusion that was reached in 2023." The case mirrors the infamous Jontay Porter betting scandal that led to his lifetime ban. Porter admitted to manipulating in-game performance to hit unders and help others profit. Now, some of the same betting accounts tied to Porter also reportedly placed bets on Rozier in the Hornets-Pelicans game. Malik Beasley, most recently with the Detroit Pistons, is another player named in the probe. Not only is he under federal scrutiny, but he's also being sued by his barber, his dentist, and his former sports agency, adding layers of financial and legal chaos to his situation. NBA commissioner Adam Silver finally broke his silence recently on the widening scandal, stating that they are not shutting down the market because of a few bad apples. He defended the NBA's gambling partnerships but also warned that players must understand the consequences. But the incident has once again put the integrity of sports betting and player transparency under a harsh spotlight. The NBA, for now, is staying story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on Jul 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Partners sue Biloxi over bar's failure. Police records tell another story
Partners in defunct Martini's bar and restaurant claim in a federal lawsuit that the city of Biloxi forced the business to close because of a late-night Black clientele. 'The city of Biloxi has a long and documented history of discrimination against African Americans and these policies plaintiffs are challenging are indicative that this racial discrimination persists,' says the lawsuit, which refers back to wade-in protests decades ago when Black residents were denied use of the public beach. Five partners in JMD Coastal Entertainment Inc., the company doing business as Martini's, are suing the city, Mayor Andrew 'FoFo' Gilich, Police Chief John Miller and Brad Patano, a principal in the company that owns the building where the Howard Avenue bar and restaurant was located. It sat across from the Shuckers' stadium and near the Interstate 110 overpass. Martini's partners claim Patano conspired with the city to close down the business because of the Black clientele. Patano and the city only recently learned of the U.S. District Court lawsuit and haven't had time to file responses. Patano told the Sun Herald that all his dealings were with one of the partners, Steven 'Mark' Stafford. 'What he says about me is absolutely and completely false,' Patano said. 'It was out of left field for me.' City officials did not want to comment on the pending litigation. Martini's alleges that the city violated the company's constitutional rights to equal protection, noting all partners in the business are white but were discriminated against because of their late-night Black customer base. Patano is equally liable, the lawsuit alleges, because he conspired with the city. Martini's opened in June 2021 and was welcomed by city officials and the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber with a ribbon cutting. By the fall of 2022, the relationship between Martini's and the city began to sour. Martini's was attracting late-night customers who were Black, the lawsuit says. 'Martini's was located in a predominantly white area of downtown Biloxi and the defendants (the city and Patano) did not want a large influx of African Americans there,' the lawsuit says. But a previous lawsuit filed by the city offers a different take. The city took Martini's to court in March 2023 as a 'common nuisance,' claiming residents and businesses were complaining about criminal activity in and around the two-story building with an outdoor courtyard. The lawsuit mentioned a shooting in March 2022 and another in February 2023. In its federal lawsuit, Martini's claims neither shooting happened at the bar. One was across the street, the Martini's lawsuit says, and the other was about a block away. In its chancery lawsuit, the city also documented the Police Department's calls for service from January 2021 to March 2023 involving incidents at Martini's. In that time frame, residents requested police assistance or extra patrols 144 times. The city said 96 of those calls were after 1 a.m. The city and Martini's reached an agreement in the chancery case. Martini's restricted late-night hours and courtyard music for in April 2023. Once the situation quieted, the city agreed the restrictions could be lifted and the case ended. But Martini's maintains in the federal case that Patano wanted the bar and restaurant out of his building and went to the city for help to avoid 'Black Spring Break every weekend.' The city started putting signs under the I-110 overpass that parking was closed after 10 p.m., the Martini's lawsuit says. The 'no parking' rule was selectively enforced, the lawsuit says, with late-night parking allowed for baseball games. Police officers also approached Martini's customers while they ate to tell them cars would be towed after 10 p.m., the lawsuit says. 'It was this practice and others like them that finally forced Martini's out of business in early October 2024,' the lawsuit says. Martini's estimated it is owed $31.9 million to compensate for revenue it would have received under a 20-year lease. The lawsuit says Martini's initially invested $750,000 in the business and had net income of $100,500 from the inside venue during the first year of operation. The company also is seeking an unspecified amount in punitive damages, plus court costs and attorney's fees.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
INFINITY Science Center: A space for exploration and curiosity
HANCOCK COUNTY, (WJTV) – When you are roaming around Mississippi this summer, one place you can check out is the INFINITY Science Center on the coast. 'INFINITY is a place where you can come and sort of unleash your curiosity. It's a place where you can explore this planet and how it works and all the processes that enable life on it. And it's also a place where you can think about going beyond this planet and going out into space,' said John Wilson, the director of the center in Hancock County. The INFINITY Science Center is the officials NASA Visitor's Center for the Stennis Space Center. One of the most impressive things there is the first stage of an actual Saturn V rocket, which was the launch vehicle that lifted the Apollo missions off the Earth. There is also a full-scale model of the Lunar Lander. There's a lot of space devoted to Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise, who is from Biloxi. 'We have his actual flight suit on display. My brother and I were actually outside doing chores my dad had us do. And I'll never forget my brother looked up and said, 'Just think. There's a guy from Biloxi up there right now,'' said Wilson. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
New York Times
14-06-2025
- Automotive
- New York Times
Buc-ee's, a Pit Stop to Refuel Cars, Stomachs and Souls, Spreads Beyond Texas
On practically any other day, the acres of pavement would have had more than enough room for anyone needing a parking spot. Not on this one. Hundreds of vehicles pulling off Interstate 10 last Monday morning circled the giant lot. Television crews had come from hours away. Some people had even camped out overnight, aiming to be the first customers when the doors were unlocked and the gas pumps went online at 6 a.m. This wasn't just any gas station and convenience store. A Buc-ee's was opening in Mississippi. 'We fell in love!' said Diane S. Carter, who was celebrating her 35th wedding anniversary but was referring to her and her husband's passion for Buc-ee's, so strong that they had driven nearly three hours and secured a hotel room in Biloxi to be there for the opening. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Fox News
02-06-2025
- General
- Fox News
Bright red fish caught by Mississippi angler with electric reel breaks new record
A Mississippi angler just broke a fishing record in the Magnolia State. Joseph Hoang of Biloxi, Mississippi, caught a vermilion snapper using an electric reel. The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) certified the all-tackle state saltwater fish record for the month of May. The snapper weighed 6 pounds and 9.6 ounces, according to the MDMR news release. Vermilion snappers are known for their bright red color and slender body. They can grow up to 2 feet long and weigh up to 7 pounds, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The fish can be found from North Carolina down to Brazil, including in the West Indies, the Gulf of America and the Caribbean Sea. Red snapper season started in Mississippi on May 23. Anglers are allowed to harvest two red snappers per person per day with a 16-inch minimum size limit. The largemouth bass is Mississippi's state fish. It's also the most common fish to find, according to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP). Largemouth bass can reach weights greater than 10 to 15 pounds, sometimes stretching over 26 inches in length, according to the MDWFP.
