“NBA Launches Integrity Overhaul After Major Gambling Scandal”
The NBA is undertaking a sweeping review of its partnerships with sportsbooks following the arrest of star guard Terry Rozier and coach Chauncey Billups in two separate investigations tied to prop‑bet manipulation and mafia‑linked illegal poker rings. New York Post+2gambling911.com+2
The league’s focus: individual player‑prop bets, which pose higher integrity risks and thinner liquidity, will be re‑evaluated with sportsbooks and monitoring firms for early detection of suspicious activity. New York Post+1
For the industry, this signals that regulated sports betting remains exposed to integrity risk, and operators, leagues and regulators must tighten guardrails—particularly on props and insider‑info flows.
💥 TRI‑STATE HEAT
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New York: State lawmakers expect to roll out a legislative package early in the 2026 session aimed at refining mobile sports betting oversight, amid rising concern over problem‑gambling trends. Spectrum Local News+1
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New Jersey: No verified updates in the last 48 hours.
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Pennsylvania: No verified updates in the last 48 hours.
🌍 GLOBAL GAMBLING BUZZ
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Lithuania: From 1 November, Lithuania will raise the minimum gambling age to 21 across all venues (casinos, betting shops, online) and institute tougher player‑safeguards. igamingtoday.com
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Prediction‑Markets Platform: The U.S. regulatory spotlight is intensifying on platforms such as Kalshi that offer “event contracts”—New York’s regulator has paused enforcement of a cease‑and‑desist notice while legal review plays out. Sports Betting Dime
🔮 HOROSCOPE HUSTLE (Entertainment Only)
| Sign | Pick 3 | Pick 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Aries | 472 | 5941 |
| Taurus | 318 | 7263 |
| Gemini | 205 | 4087 |
| Cancer | 631 | 8520 |
| Leo | 148 | 9634 |
| Virgo | 527 | 1308 |
| Libra | 794 | 2769 |
| Scorpio | 839 | 4152 |
| Sagittarius | 066 | 5017 |
| Capricorn | 280 | 6778 |
| Aquarius | 349 | 9245 |
| Pisces | 156 | 3149 |
