As of 2025, multiple high-profile NFL players experienced home invasions or burglaries while the players were attending games.
November 16, 2025
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Reports in 2025 documented a pattern of burglars targeting professional athletes' residences during times when the athletes were at games.
Sharing non-public information about professional athletes' injury status can be used to place bets and is a pattern that may be alleged in illegal sports-betting schemes.
October 23, 2025
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Describes a recurring method alleged in prosecutions of illegal sports-betting activity.
Some alleged poker cheating schemes have used well-known former professional athletes as 'face cards' who received a portion of proceeds from cheating teams.
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Describes a recurring tactic reported in organized cheating schemes at high-stakes poker games
Public figures such as professional athletes or coaches can be employed as 'face cards' to lend legitimacy and attract participants to illegal gambling operations.
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Explains a recruitment and credibility tactic used in some illegal gambling schemes.