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Investigation Reveals NBA Ban on Jontay Porter for Gambling Violations
Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter was banned for life from the NBA after disclosing confidential information to sports bettors and betting on games, including wagering on the Raptors to lose. This move by Commissioner Adam Silver marks the second ban for rule violations, the first being Donald Sterling in 2014.
Violation of Gaming Rules
Silver condemned Porter’s actions as “blatant” and emphasized the importance of upholding the integrity of NBA competition. The investigation was prompted by unusual gambling patterns surrounding Porter’s performance in a game against Sacramento on March 20.
Strict Betting Regulations
The NBA, despite supporting legal sports wagering, enforces strict rules against betting for players and employees. Porter’s actions violated the Collective Bargaining Agreement, leading to his permanent ban from the league.
Porter, brother of Denver Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr., placed multiple bets on NBA games using another person’s account, resulting in net winnings of $21,965. The league continues to investigate further findings and collaborate with industry stakeholders to safeguard the integrity of the game.
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