The Cheat Sheet - Feb. 11, 2025 - A Roundup of Sports, Gambling and Crime News
An Indian netball scandal, back-alley gamblers in Florida, an aging Russian boxer, and even a NASCAR race manipulation scandal. This week's Cheat Sheet has it all.
The Cheat Sheet - February 3, 2025 - Issue 4
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The Brazilian Senate's CPI (Parliamentary Inquiry Commission) on Match-Fixing and Sports Betting will recommend the indictment of Bruno Tolentino, uncle of West Ham midfielder Lucas Paquetá, for alleged involvement in betting schemes centered around yellow card incidents in football matches. Tolentino is accused of transferring R$ 40,000 to Luiz Henrique of Real Betis and faces scrutiny over bets placed on Paquetá and Henrique receiving yellow cards in their respective leagues. He was summoned by the Senate in October 2024 but remained largely silent during questioning. Senator Romário has indicated that Tolentino's actions could violate Brazil's General Sports Law, carrying a prison sentence of two to six years. The indictment request will be forwarded to the Federal Publi…
