Two More Charged In Betting Scandal Involving Ex-NBA Player Jontay Porter

Two more men were charged Thursday in the NBA sports betting scandal that led to the lifetime ban of former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter. Timothy McCormack, Mahmud Mollah joined Long Phi Pham, a fourth unnamed defendant in betting case In April, the league’s investigation revealed that Jontay Porter had disclosed confidential information to bettors, […]

James Foglio  •  07 Jun 2024
NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum Praises League For Tracking Betting Irregularities

NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum applauded the league’s effort in recent months for tracking betting irregularities and working together with licensed operators to maintain integrity. NBA banned Jontay Porter for betting on games, disclosing confidential information to bettors In April, the NBA handed Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter a lifetime ban from the league after […]

James Foglio  •  07 Jun 2024
Dave Portnoy Has $1.6M Riding On Celtics to Win NBA Finals

Barstool founder Dave Portnoy has placed a $1.6 million bet on the Boston Celtics to win the 2024 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks. If Boston wins the NBA Finals, he will win $1.59 million. Dave Portnoy claims to have won $5.4 million on sports betting after five months in 2024 According to DraftKings Sportsbook, […]

James Foglio  •  07 Jun 2024
Illinois Gaming Board Renews Seven Retail Sports Betting Licenses

Illinois Gaming Board Administrator Marcus Fruchter renewed seven sports betting licenses for retail sportsbooks on Thursday. This marks the first time the licenses have been renewed since the state operators began accepting wagers in March 2020. Argosy Casino Alton, Hollywood Casino Aurora were among the operators issued a renewed sports betting license The gaming expansion […]

James Foglio  •  07 Jun 2024
Ex-NBA Player Delonte West Arrested On Two Misdemeanor Charges

Former NBA guard Delonte West was arrested and jailed in Virginia early Thursday morning on misdemeanor charges of violating the conditions of his release and resisting arrest, according to local authorities. Fairfax County police arrested ex-NBA player Delonte West in Groveton, Virginia early Thursday morning West, 40, is being held at the Fairfax County Detention […]

James Foglio  •  06 Jun 2024
Chiefs DE BJ Thompson Hospitalized After Suffering Cardiac Arrest

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end BJ Thompson is in stable condition at an area hospital after having a seizure and going into cardiac arrest, according to multiple reports. Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman BJ Thompson reportedly suffered cardiac arrest during a meeting Thompson, 25, was taken to the hospital by ambulance from the team’s practice facility Thursday […]

James Foglio  •  06 Jun 2024
Chiefs Re-Sign WR Mecole Hardman to One-Year Contract

The Kansas City Chiefs re-signed wide receiver Mecole Hardman to a one-year contract on Thursday, according to NFL sources. Hardman, 26, caught the game-winning, 3-yard touchdown pass in overtime of Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers. Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman was selected 56th overall in the 2019 NFL draft out […]

James Foglio  •  06 Jun 2024
Ohio Sports Betting Surpasses $10B In Total Handle

The sports betting industry in Ohio achieved an incredible milestone, surpassing $10 billion in total handle since sports betting officially launched on Jan 1. 2023. Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 29 into law on Dec. 22, 2021. Ohio became just one of 12 states to surpass $10 billion in lifetime handle, also the fastest […]

James Foglio  •  06 Jun 2024
Diamondbacks’ Andrew Saalfrank Suspended One Year For Betting On Baseball

Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed pitcher Andrew Saalfrank, a reliever in Triple-A Reno for the Diamondbacks who was a part of last year’s World Series team, has been issued a one-year suspension by the MLB for betting on baseball games when he was a minor leaguer in 2021 and 2022, the commissioner’s office announced. Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher […]

James Foglio  •  06 Jun 2024