Wiretaps made as part of the recent federal investigation into

vote-buying in the Alabama Legislature contain no conversations that

connect Victoryland owner Milton McGregor to quarterback Cam Newton's

recruitment to Auburn, according to multiple sources familiar with the

statehouse probe.

A TMZ.com report Wednesday said FBI agents looking into Newton's

recruitment "are also asking about Milton McGregor." The Web site reported that agents asked "someone connected to the Newton case" if he knew McGregor.

McGregor attorney Joe Espy issued a statement Wednesday that strongly denied any involvement by McGregor.

"Contrary to postings on celebrity and sports blogs, Milton McGregor has never had any contact direct or indirect with Cam Newton, Cecil Newton -- Cam's father -- (agent) Kenny Rogers or anyone purporting to represent Cam Newton,'' the statement said. "Mr. McGregor has never been asked to provide money for any recruitment or compensation of any current or perspective student athlete including Cam Newton at Auburn or any other school, and has never provided any type of compensation in that regard period no exceptions."

McGregor donated $1 million to Auburn University in 2008.

The continuing statehouse probe, which has included wiretaps and has led to indictments of 11 people including McGregor, is being conducted by the FBI and federal prosecutors based in Alabama and Washington, D.C. It centers on legislation to allow electronic gambling.