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
Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers are under federal indictment in connection with an MLB pitch-fixing and betting scheme that generated more than $450,000 in fraudulent wagers. Prosecutors say Emmanuel Clase coordinated the operation, using in-game communication to fix pitch outcomes before Luis Ortiz joined the scheme … Read more
MLBPA chief Tony Clark calls for eliminating prop bets after gambling investigations and increased player threats from angry bettors. Commissioner Rob Manfred defends sportsbook partnerships as necessary for accessing data to track suspicious betting activity and protect game integrity. TORONTO – MLB Players Association executive … Read more
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is calling for a statewide ban on prop bets, citing threats to athletes and an ongoing MLB investigation involving two Cleveland Guardians pitchers. COLUMBUS, Ohio – Citing threats to athletes and the integrity of professional sports, Governor Mike DeWine issued a … Read more