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NEWARK, N.J., Nov. 30 (UPI) -- An alleged accomplice in a multimillion-dollar New Jersey betting ring catering to NHL fans plans to testify against a reputed ring leader, reports say.
James Ulmer, alleged to have taken bets for the ring, was expected to plead guilty in Superior Court to promoting gambling and conspiracy, the Newark Star-Ledger reports. Ulmer then reportedly would testify against Rick Tocchet, a former NHL player and assistant coach.
Ulmer, 41, would expect to serve 364 days in county jail, an official said, and return money earned from the ring during its five-year run.
Ulmer, Tocchet and former State Trooper James Harney were charged with accepting more than 1,000 wagers worth $1.7 million during a six-week period last year. Activity ended after last season's NFL Super Bowl.
The investigation implicated some of the top National Hockey League players, in addition to the wife of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky.
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