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The Referee

Tim Donaghy / Joe Gagliano

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52: The Referee

A professional basketball referee uses his knowledge of the inner workings of the league to place bets on the games.

Prelude: Joe Gagliano recruits Arizona State University’s star basketball player to participate in a point-shaving scandal.

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