Prop bets like the one he placed are generally common in modern sports betting, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see high-dollar bets on whether LeBron James will have a triple-double in the playoffs or whether Steph Curry will make a certain number of three-pointers in the All-Star Game. But it is hard to imagine […]
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After a thorough investigation into irregularities involving sports betting, the NBA announced its final conclusion involving Jontay Porter on Wednesday. It was swift and decisive from the league, banning Porter from the NBA for life and laying out significant details as to what led to that conclusion. In the aftermath, the decision and the investigation […]
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After moving through the early years of legalized sports betting relatively unscathed from controversy, the NBA had its first big betting scandal arrive late in March courtesy of Jontay Porter. Some questionable prop betting activity on Porter in two games in which he removed himself with an injury or illness raised red flags and launched […]
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NewsOne Featured Video Source: Alika Jenner / Getty Online gambling may be all the rage amongst sports fans, but pro sports players themselves are finding out that there are repercussions for placing bets on games, especially in their own profession. Such is the case with NBA player Jontay Porter, who’s facing the real possibility of […]
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The NBA has quickly gone into a full embrace with the gambling world now that sports betting has been legalized in most of the United States, but while the business side is happy to partner with sportsbooks, the same rules exist for players when it comes to betting. Any gambling on the NBA is completely […]
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Gambling revenue has provided a lifeline to the leagues and team owners as well. The increase in cord-cutting is depriving them of lucrative TV revenue, and younger generations are showing less interest in watching full games. Gambling helps to generate interest in games, perhaps even entire leagues, that one might not consider watching otherwise. Last […]
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