FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM and ESPN BET are some of the sportsbooks that do not accept bets on NBA players who have two-way or 10-day pledges to fight manipulation attempts.
The restriction is a result of discussions the NBA had with sportsbooks over the summer, former Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter was banned from the league for his position in a gambling scheme centered on bets. support on your statistics.
“We are pleased these actions have been taken to help protect the integrity of our games,” an NBA spokesperson told ESPN.
FanDuel told ESPN that it is “always working with our partners to ensure available markets meet their standards.” A DraftKings spokesperson said the sportsbook “is aligned with the NBA and welcomes the opportunity to engage with them on the matter.” BetMGM also showed ESPN that it could not accept a bet on prop bets for players eager to make decisions.
Bookmakers pointed out suspicious betting patterns at the bottom of Porter’s stats in games in January and March. Porter, who had a two-way guarantee with the Raptors that year, exited the Jan. 26 game against the LA Clippers and the upcoming March 20 game against the Sacramento Kings in just a few minutes.
Porter pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit financial fraud on July 10 and is scheduled to be sentenced on December 18 in Greater York.
Two-way commitments are given to avid players who move back and forth between the G League and the NBA. Ten-day commitments allow teams to add players for up to 10 days or three games.
