Pro Football Hall of Famer Antonio Gates 'has not been involved' in poker scandal, spokesperson says

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Antonio Gates, a member of the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class, categorically denied any connection to the sprawling gambling scandal that sent shockwaves across the NBA and the sports world at larger.

Denise White, Gates’ business manager, issued a statement dismissing reports linking the former NFL tight end to alleged mafia-backed poker schemes.

"Antonio Gates has not been involved nor has he been accused of any wrongdoing, assertions to the contrary are false and without merit. There will be no further comments on this matter," White, EAG Sports Management CEO, said in a statement released on Monday.

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Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates watches a replay from the sideline at StubHub Center in Carson on Oct. 7, 2018. (Scott Varley/Digital First Media/Torrance Daily Breeze via Getty Images)

On Sunday, podcaster and television host Pablo Torre reported that Gates allegedly "hosted" and also "played in" a fraudulent poker game. The game in question reportedly took place in Miami. Furthermore, Torre claimed Curtis Meeks also "organized" the illegal affair.

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Meeks was among more than 30 individuals named in unsealed indictments last week. Gates' name was not listed in the federal documents.

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA player Damon Jones were among the notable figures arrested by federal investigators.

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