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sports1 month ago•33 min saved

Ex-DePaul players among 26 charged in cross-border NCAA-CBA game-fixing scheme

Federal prosecutors allege a cross-border gambling ring fixed NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association games, charging 26 people—including three former DePaul players—for bribing college athletes to underperform for cash, with payments up to $40,000 per game; the investigation spans dozens of players across more than 17 NCAA Division I teams, while DePaul says none of its current players are implicated and authorities continue to investigate.

via WGN-TV|

#cba #depaul #gambling

sports3 months ago•1 min saved

NCAA Bans Six College Basketball Players Over Betting Violations

Six college basketball players from three schools were involved in betting schemes, including game manipulation and sharing insider information, leading to permanent eligibility revocations by the NCAA.

via ESPN|

#college-basketball #gambling #game-fixing

sports4 months ago•6 min saved

Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier linked to Mafia gambling scandal

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups is alleged to be an unnamed co-conspirator in a criminal case involving plans to intentionally lose a 2023 NBA game to improve draft prospects, with further charges related to underground poker schemes and illegal sports betting. Billups, not charged in the betting case, was arrested on separate charges linked to Mafia-related poker fraud. The indictment details a scheme where bets totaling around $100,000 were placed on the Blazers losing, with key players being benched to facilitate the plan.

via CNBC|

#chauncey-billups #game-fixing #indictment

sports5 months ago•8 min saved

NCAA Gambling Scandal Expands as Investigations Reveal Player Involvement and Ethical Dilemmas

The NCAA is investigating a widespread gambling scandal involving 13 former college basketball players across six schools, with some cases overlapping and linked to a federal probe into game fixing and point shaving, amid ongoing criminal charges and extensive public reporting.

via Sports Illustrated|

#college-basketball #federal-investigation #gambling-scandal

sports-scandal1 year ago•1 min saved

NBA's Jontay Porter Linked to Major Gambling Scandal and Arrest

Former NBA player Jontay Porter was banned for life for betting on games and allegedly throwing games to settle gambling debts. Porter reportedly took himself out of games early to ensure his player prop bets hit the "under," leading to significant profits for a group of co-conspirators. Federal prosecutors have arrested Long Li Pham, who placed bets knowing Porter would throw the games, as he attempted to flee the country.

via Mediaite|

#gambling #game-fixing #jontay-porter

sports2 years ago•5 min saved

"NFL's Strict Gambling Rules for Super Bowl Teams in Las Vegas"

The NFL conducted a video conference call to address legalized sports betting and its impact on the perception of game integrity, emphasizing the need to counter speculation, distrust, and accusations of point-shaving or game-fixing. NFL executive Jeff Miller outlined efforts to educate, work with betting partners, advocate for consumer protections, and promote transparency. However, the league did not directly address whether it is witnessing such speculation, leaving unanswered questions about its connection to fans and the effectiveness of its prevention efforts. The article also highlights the need for the NFL to improve officiating to counter perceptions of game-fixing.

via NBC Sports|

#game-fixing #integrity #nfl