Tag: NBA

04/17/24 4:38 PM

NBA bans Jontay Porter after gambling probe shows he shared information, bet on games

  • Tim Reynolds, Associated Press
Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter was banned for life from the NBA on Wednesday after a league probe found he disclosed confidential... more
04/10/24 3:36 PM

NBA Commissioner says gambling probe of Toronto’s Jontay Porter could lead to banishment from league

  • Brian Mahoney, Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Toronto’s Jontay Porter could face expulsion from the league if the gambling-related accusations against him are found to... more
03/21/24 4:06 PM

Cavs coach Bickerstaff says he received threats from gamblers, feels sports betting ‘gone too far’

  • Tim Withers, Associated Press
Cleveland Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff revealed he received threats from gamblers last season and reported it to the NBA. While being... more
01/08/24 8:53 PM

Ontario Lottery and Gaming teams up with NBA’s Raptors to benefit community organizations

  • Mark Keast, CDC Gaming
The Ontario sports betting world is buzzing these days with the big Toronto Raptors’ trade just over a week ago with the New York Knicks.... more
12/28/23 3:21 PM

Mark Cuban says the changing NBA landscape led to his sale of the Mavs to casino families

  • Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press
DALLAS (AP) — Mark Cuban sees a future of NBA ownership where the advantages will be in real estate. The high-profile billionaire says... more
11/29/23 10:04 PM

Oklahoma: Tribal leaders point to purchase of NBA’s Dallas Mavericks by Las Vegas Sands’s owners as a threat

  • Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming
Tribal gaming leaders in Oklahoma and nationwide Wednesday called for Gov. Kevin Stitt to back tribal-led sports betting as the state faces... more
11/21/23 3:27 PM

NBA, NHL and MLB unveil a 30-second ad promoting responsible sports betting

  • Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball have joined forces to produce a 30-second ad promoting responsible sports betting.... more
11/16/23 8:09 PM

The Gaming News Canada Fiver: Friday, November 17, 2023

  • Steve McAllister—Gaming News Canada
During a Developments in Sports Betting panel Tuesday at the PrimeTime Sports & Entertainment Sports Management Conference & Trade... more
10/25/23 3:33 PM

BetMGM strikes deal with Sportradar for NBA optical tracking data

  • Rege Behe, CDC Gaming
BetMGM Wednesday announced a deal with Sportradar that will enhance the sports betting and igaming company’s access to NBA player data and... more
09/28/23 4:19 PM

The Gaming News Canada Fiver: Friday, September 29, 2023

  • Steve McAllister—Gaming News Canada
1. Sports Interaction, acquired by Entain from Avid Gaming a little more than a year ago, launched Thursday its new online sportsbook... more