Ricky J. Patel, Homeland Security Investigations New York special agent in charge, gave details about "Operation Royal Flush," the title given to the federal investigation into an alleged gambling scheme "reminiscent of a Hollywood movie.

On Saturday, the New York Post published an article that tells the tale of an unnamed gambler who contends he was the victim of a rigged poker game — and that an unnamed ex-NFL player served as the “face card.”

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The source added that Garnett chose to leave early upon realizing the nature of the gathering. Torre also reported that Garnett has not been contacted by federal authorities and is not accused of wrongdoing.

Federal officials announce a sweeping investigation, dubbed “Operation Royal Flush,” into alleged illegal sports gambling and poker rigging schemes they describe as “reminiscent of a Hollywood movie.”

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You can picture the scene. Tucked somewhere between the glitter and grit of Manhattan, a room wafting smoke with the rhythm of a poker game seemingly like any other: Cards whisper against felt, chips click in steady tempo,

As more and more details come out about "Operation Royal Flush" as part of the Department of Justice investigation into illegal gambling, it seems that more and more big names could be implicated in the scandal.

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Kevin Garnett might face action in the NBA gambling row. The 15-time All-Star was reportedly present at a private poker game organized by the DOJ's 'Operation Royal Flush'. According to ESPN's Pablo Torre,