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UNC's Ty Lawson enjoying Detroit casinos

DETROIT, Michigan -- As reported by the Detroit Free Press: "The NCAA has long feared what holding the Final Four in a city with casinos may bring.

"There were careful negotiations to keep the teams from staying in those hotels and the players at a safe distance from the ultimate NCAA curse word: gambling.

"So much for planning.

"One night in, North Carolina point guard Ty Lawson already was enjoying himself with his favorite pastime, craps.

"'Actually, I already played,' Lawson said this afternoon. 'We got in last night, and Coach gave us a curfew of 1:30 (a.m.). I went over to Greektown and won about $250. So I already had my time there. It's probably the last time I go there before the games start...'"

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