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NBA Bans Jontay Porter For Violating League's Gaming Rules
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In a significant move to uphold the integrity of professional basketball, the National Basketball Association has announced the banning of Jontay Porter, a two-way player previously contracted with the Toronto Raptors. The decision follows a thorough investigation revealing multiple infractions of the league's gaming regulations.
The investigation uncovered that Porter breached NBA rules by divulging confidential information to sports bettors, manipulating his own participation in games for betting purposes, and engaging in betting activities on NBA games.
Prior to the Raptors' March 20 match, Porter disclosed sensitive health information to an individual known to be involved in NBA betting. Subsequently, an associate of Porter placed an $80,000 proposition bet with an online sportsbook, speculating on Porter's underperformance in the game. Porter's game time was artificially limited to influence the outcome of the bet, playing only three minutes under the pretext of feeling unwell. The suspicious nature of the betting activity led to the freezing of the $80,000 bet, preventing its payout.
Moreover, between January and March 2024, while traveling with the Raptors or Raptors 905, Porter placed at least 13 bets on NBA games using an associate's online betting account, amounting to a total of $54,094. These bets resulted in net winnings of $21,965, with none involving games in which Porter participated.
The NBA's attention was drawn to the irregular betting patterns surrounding Porter's performance by licensed sports betting operators and a legal betting market monitoring organization.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver emphasized the paramount importance of preserving the integrity of NBA competition, stating, "There is nothing more important than protecting the integrity of NBA competition for our fans, our teams, and everyone associated with our sport." He underscored the severity of Porter's violations and highlighted the need for ongoing collaboration to enhance regulatory frameworks surrounding sports betting.
While the investigation into Porter's actions continues, the NBA has pledged to cooperate with federal prosecutors and industry stakeholders to fortify measures aimed at safeguarding the league and its integrity.
The investigation uncovered that Porter breached NBA rules by divulging confidential information to sports bettors, manipulating his own participation in games for betting purposes, and engaging in betting activities on NBA games.
Prior to the Raptors' March 20 match, Porter disclosed sensitive health information to an individual known to be involved in NBA betting. Subsequently, an associate of Porter placed an $80,000 proposition bet with an online sportsbook, speculating on Porter's underperformance in the game. Porter's game time was artificially limited to influence the outcome of the bet, playing only three minutes under the pretext of feeling unwell. The suspicious nature of the betting activity led to the freezing of the $80,000 bet, preventing its payout.
Moreover, between January and March 2024, while traveling with the Raptors or Raptors 905, Porter placed at least 13 bets on NBA games using an associate's online betting account, amounting to a total of $54,094. These bets resulted in net winnings of $21,965, with none involving games in which Porter participated.
The NBA's attention was drawn to the irregular betting patterns surrounding Porter's performance by licensed sports betting operators and a legal betting market monitoring organization.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver emphasized the paramount importance of preserving the integrity of NBA competition, stating, "There is nothing more important than protecting the integrity of NBA competition for our fans, our teams, and everyone associated with our sport." He underscored the severity of Porter's violations and highlighted the need for ongoing collaboration to enhance regulatory frameworks surrounding sports betting.
While the investigation into Porter's actions continues, the NBA has pledged to cooperate with federal prosecutors and industry stakeholders to fortify measures aimed at safeguarding the league and its integrity.
Apr 18, 2024
