NBA bans bet types exploited in recent gambling scandals

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 19:32 · Archive

The NBA has ordered sportsbook partners to ban multiple types of bets that were used in recent gambling scandals involving NBA players.

The NBA has ordered its sportsbook partners, including DraftKings and FanDuel, to ban multiple types of bets ahead of the new season in response to recent gambling scandals. The banned wagers include same-player parlays involving unders on a player's statistics, unders on players expected to play less than 12 minutes, and certain 'first of' markets such as who will win the opening tip or the result of a player's first shot.

The move follows federal cases involving NBA players. Jontay Porter pleaded guilty in 2024 to conspiracy to commit wire fraud after admitting he intentionally removed himself from games early to benefit bettors. In one case, a bettor placed an $80,000 parlay on six of Porter's statistical unders that paid out approximately $1.1 million when Porter left a game against the Kings after just three minutes.

Federal prosecutors allege a similar scheme involved Terry Rozier when he played for the Charlotte Hornets in a game against the Pelicans in March 2023, leaving after nine minutes. Rozier has pleaded not guilty and denied any wrongdoing. The NBA reportedly has authority under its agreements with sportsbooks to restrict which markets the bookmakers can offer.

How it is being reported

• NBA and many sportsbooks agree to ban multiple types of bets due to recent betting scandalsThe NBA is banning same-player parlays on statistical unders and other suspicious bet types tied to the Jontay Porter and Terry Rozier scandals.Fox News · 16 Oct, 19:12
• NBA orders sportsbook partners to ban exploitable wagers ahead of new season in stunnerAlmost a year to the day after a massive gambling scandal rocked the sport, the NBA is taking what it hopes is a significant step in its battle against illicit betting activities.New York Post · 16 Oct, 17:36

In this story: NBA · DraftKings · FanDuel · Jontay Porter · Terry Rozier · Toronto Raptors · Charlotte Hornets

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