NEW YORK – Damon Jones, a former NBA player and coach, requested to change his plea decision to guilty for charges surrounding his alleged involvement in an illegal betting scheme. Jones allegedly provided non-public information regarding player availability for a sports betting network. Jones is … Read more
The NBA sent out a memo outlining its plans to crack down on illegal insider trading pertaining to NBA games. Injury reporting was one of the biggest points of emphasis with changes expected to be implemented during this season. NEW YORK – In the aftermath … Read more
MLB implements $200 betting cap on pitch-level prop bets following federal indictments of Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis L. Ortiz for allegedly rigging wagers. Quinnipiac poll reveals one-third of Americans believe NBA players and coaches are involved in illegal betting activities, with nearly … Read more
Six college basketball players received permanent bans from the NCAA for manipulating games and sharing inside information with bettors during the 2024-25 season. The cases at Arizona State, New Orleans and Mississippi Valley State are part of a broader federal investigation linking NBA and college … Read more
30 college basketball players (current and former) are being investigated as part of the FBI’s basketball betting scandal. NCAA President Charlie Baker has called for the ban on college basketball betting props again following the news. INDIANAPOLIS – Charlie Baker, the current President of the … Read more
The New York State Gaming Commission has shown a willingness to tighten the rules based on NBA sports betting. NEW YORK – The New York State Gaming Commission wrote a letter to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on Thursday detailing their openness to modify state sports … Read more
Virginia regulators are reviewing restrictions on NBA player prop bets after insider-betting scandals. This signals a nationwide push to tighten rules and protect integrity in legal sports betting markets. ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Following insider-betting allegations involving Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups, the Virginia Lottery Board … Read more
The Michigan Gaming Control Board released a statement following the recent arrests made in relation to illegal sports betting in the NBA. There is speculation that they could look into banning player prop bets in order to deter market manipulation. DETROIT – In light of … Read more
FBI arrested NBA figures Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones along with 30+ others in gambling schemes tied to four Mafia families. Rozier charged with insider betting fraud; Billups and Jones charged with rigging poker games backed by organized crime. Arrests highlight integrity concerns … Read more