FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – A rodeo promoter is accusing two star calf ropers of rigging an event in Arlington, Texas, last year so that they could get a cut of a possible $1 million prize.
RFD-TV Events made the allegations in a lawsuit Tuesday against three-time world champion Tuf Cooper and the world’s current top-ranked roper, Timber Moore.
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that the alleged scheme centered around a bonus reward for those who qualified for the event rather than being invited. Qualifiers could earn up to $1 million from a “side pot” for winning any of seven competitions at the rodeo.
The lawsuit alleges Cooper and Moore agreed to throw events to improve a qualifier’s chances. They were to split the winnings.
The men didn’t immediately return message seeking comment Wednesday.
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