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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.

On Sunday, podcaster and television host Pablo Torre reported that Gates allegedly “hosted” and also “played in” a fraudulent poker gam

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