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A well-known Manhattan town house has returned to the public conversation, not for a celebrity tenant this time, but due to its link to an alleged high-stakes gambling network. The red-brick Georgian-style residence, once rented by rapper Travis Scott, is listed for $22.5 million, according to real estate group Gimme Shelter and reported by The New York Post
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The home is described as one of several locations federal prosecutors say were used by the Gambino crime family for poker events designed to attract high rollers. Court filings allege NBA names such as Chauncey Billups, Damon Jones, and Terry Rozier were brought in to help give the gatherings legitimacy and attract wealthy players.
The alleged gambling setup extended beyond New York. Prosecutors describe a multi-city operation running from Manhattan to Miami and Las Vegas, where players were reportedly misled and cheated out of large sums. One participant is said to have lost $1.8 million during these games.
Federal authorities outline an operation involving members of the Gambino, Bonanno, Lucchese, and Genovese crime families. The group allegedly relied on altered shuffling machines and specialized sunglasses to identify marked cards, allowing the hosts to control outcomes. The alleged total gained from the scheme approached $7 million, according to filings.
Christopher Raia, assistant director of the FBI New York field office, said during a briefing:
“This alleged scheme wreaked havoc across the nation, exploiting the notoriety of some and the wallets of many to fund the Italian crime family here in New York.”
The case also includes claims that when players resisted paying debts, threats followed. Prosecutors suggest that NBA figures who attended were given a portion of the proceeds for helping add perceived credibility to the events. Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups has been mentioned in documents, though charges remain to be tested in court, and individuals named are presumed innocent under U.S. law.
The broader conversation has now reached Washington. Lawmakers have reportedly met with NBA officials to discuss how the league addresses gambling activity tied to professional players and the evolving relationship between sports and betting markets.
NBA officials have also committed to reviewing its gambling policies, where tightening of these is to be expected with this ongoing scandal in mind.
The property is listed for $22.5 million.
Chauncey Billups, Damon Jones, and Terry Rozier are referenced.
Investigators cite marked cards, altered shuffling equipment, and specialized eyewear enabling card identification.
No. All individuals remain presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.