http://assets.espn.go.com/i/tvlistings/tv_espn_original.gif en-us 10 ESPN Inc. http://espn.go.com/ Copyright 2010 ESPN Inc. The gambling case against former NHL star Rick Tocchet took a significant step forward Thursday when a New Jersey state trooper accused of running a multimillion-dollar sports betting operation with Tocchet pleaded guilty.]]> August 03, 2006 08:30:21 PDT ESPN.com has learned that a New Jersey state trooper implicated in a gambling ring is expected to plead guilty and cooperate with the state against Rick Tocchet.]]> August 02, 2006 08:42:44 PDT At the request of defense attorneys, the first court appearance has been waived for former NHL star Rick Tocchet and two others accused of participation in a multimillion-dollar gambling ring.]]> February 16, 2006 09:55:38 PST A spokesman for the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice told ESPN.com that it is unlikely that additional people will be charged in connection to a gambling ring allegedly financed by Rick Tocchet.]]> February 15, 2006 14:35:03 PST A New Jersey state trooper charged with being part of an alleged million-dollar bookmaking operation downplayed the allegations Monday night.]]> February 13, 2006 15:59:38 PST