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The scandal involves allegations of rigged games and bets placed on micro-events within sports matches—commonly known as prop bets. Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers, Emanuel Clay and Luis Ortiz, have been indicted by prosecutors in Brooklyn on charges related to rigging pitches in MLB games to influence betting outcomes. These indictments follow a broader pattern of corruption, with NBA players and coaches already under scrutiny for similar allegations.

The case underscores how pervasive and dangerous gambling corruption has become at the professional sports level. Federal authorities and law enforcement agencies warn of a systemic issue: the infiltration of organized betting into the fabric of professional sports, which threatens the integrity and fairness of games.