Tag: NBA
In latest gambling scandal, some see glimpse of sports’ future
Bill Bradley, the basketball Hall of Famer and former United States senator known as a staunch opponent of legalized sports betting, was... more
NBA bans Jontay Porter after gambling probe shows he shared information, bet on games
Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter was banned for life from the NBA on Wednesday after a league probe found he disclosed confidential... more
Sources: Jontay Porter operated betting account, wagered millions over multiple years
Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter owned and operated a VIP account at FanDuel in Colorado that wagered millions of dollars in total from... more
How does the NBA monitor suspicious betting activity? Explaining the process and who’s involved
As professional sports leagues and teams begin to embrace sports gambling more and more, helping fuel its pervasiveness, the NBA is the... more
NBA Commissioner says gambling probe of Toronto’s Jontay Porter could lead to banishment from league
NEW YORK (AP) — Toronto’s Jontay Porter could face expulsion from the league if the gambling-related accusations against him are found... more
New scene at NBA games: Fans screaming at players about their losing bets
NBA players have always gotten an earful from fans, whether at home or on the road. It comes with the job. But this season, it’s getting... more
Ontario’s gaming regulator monitoring NBA’s investigation of Jontay Porter
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says it’s closely monitoring an investigation of Toronto Raptors backup centre Jontay... more
Police, Canada’s sports watchdog not investigating Raptors’ center over gambling allegations
Toronto police and Canada’s sport watchdog say they are not investigating Raptors backup centre Jontay Porter, who is the subject of an... more
Sources: NBA eyes Toronto Raptors’ Jontay Porter over betting irregulatiries
Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter is under investigation by the NBA following multiple instances of betting irregularities over the... more
Virginia: Proponents pitched Wizards, Capitals arena with casino in D.C. suburbs. Governor, team owner say no.
With Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s plan to build a $2 billion arena in Alexandria for the Washington Capitals and Wizards in jeopardy,... more