MLB Bans Tucupita Marcano for Life Over Betting Violations
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MLB has issued its first lifetime ban for betting on baseball since Pete Rose, declaring San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano permanently ineligible after he bet over $87,000 on MLB games. Four other players received one-year bans for similar violations. MLB emphasized the importance of maintaining the integrity of the game and stated that none of the players influenced game outcomes. This marks a significant disciplinary action amid the growing prevalence of legalized sports betting.
- MLB bans Tucupita Marcano for sports betting violations; 4 other players disciplined The Washington Post
- Marcano gets lifetime ban for betting on MLB ESPN
- Pirates Release Statement on Banned Padres Player Sports Illustrated
- MLB gambling scandal explained: Padres' Tucupita Marcano gets lifetime ban for baseball bets, others punished CBS Sports
- Major League Baseball announces sports betting violation suspensions MLB.com
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