NBA bans Raptors' Jontay Porter for life over gambling violations
Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter received a lifetime ban from the NBA for violating gambling policies.
The NBA investigation revealed that Porter disclosed confidential health information about himself to known bettors and was involved in an $80,000 parlay proposition bet where he underperformed against his own team on March 20.
From January through March 2024, Porter placed at least 13 bets on NBA games ranging from $15 to $22,000 using an associate's account.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver emphasized the severity of Porter's violations and stated that protecting the integrity of competition is paramount for the league.
The investigation found that another individual associated with Porter placed a parlay bet involving his performance, which was frozen due to unusual activity and did not result in payment.
The NBA continues to highlight concerns about the regulatory framework for sports betting and its impact on game integrity.
Porter's ban underscores the strict enforcement of rules regarding gambling and confidentiality within professional basketball.
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