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Mob Ties: How Current NBA Point Shaving Scandal is Connected to the Pittsburgh Mafia

Mob Ties: How Current NBA Point Shaving Scandal is Connected to the Pittsburgh Mafia

Update: 2025-07-11
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In this episode, Scott explains how the current NBA and College Basketball point-shaving scandal involving dozens of players and teams is connected back to "Sugar" Shane Hennen, an eccentric lawbreaking gambler who grew up in Pittsburgh and has strong ties to members and associates of the Pittsburgh Mafia. Pittsburgh Mob Expert Paul Hodos (Author of "Steel City Mafia") joins to provide background on Hennen's Pittsburgh wiseguy associates and explain the city's history and influence with the gambling industry.
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Mob Ties: How Current NBA Point Shaving Scandal is Connected to the Pittsburgh Mafia

Mob Ties: How Current NBA Point Shaving Scandal is Connected to the Pittsburgh Mafia

James Buccellato and Scott Burnstein