Jontay Porter appeared to be in deep. According to allegations in a recently unsealed indictment against a New York man charged with federal wire fraud in the betting scandal that led to Porter’s banishment from the NBA, the former Toronto Raptor “had amassed a significant gambling debt” and owed gamblers thousands of dollars. In an attempt to...
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A breakdown of Tucupita Marcano’s reckless betting habits
The banned Tucupita Marcano’s baseball betting was so reckless he even bet against his Pirates team, so maybe a temporary insanity defense is his best hope when he applies for reinstatement in a few years. Marcano was called a “nice” young man and “good” teammate by multiple people interviewed, and, appropriately, he readily admitted his...
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As betting becomes easier, cat-and-mouse game arises between leagues and offenders
When Major League Baseball announced a lifetime ban for San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano on Tuesday, the particulars of his wrongdoing were laid out in specific detail: 387 bets placed at legal sportsbooks, 231 wagers related to MLB and 25 on the Pittsburgh Pirates, his employer at the time. He allegedly bet more than...
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MLB Shortstop Under Investigation For Betting On Own Team
San Diego Padres shortstop Tucupita Marcano is reportedly under investigation by Major League Baseball for betting on the Pirates last season when he played for Pittsburgh. If the allegations prove true, Marcano could face a lifetime ban from MLB. The Wall Street Journal reported that four additional players are under investigation for betting on baseball...
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MLB investigating Padres’ Tucupita Marcano for gambling on games in 2023
Major League Baseball’s biggest nightmare since sports gambling’s widespread legalization has come to fruition: An active player faces a suspension and potential lifetime ban for betting on baseball. Tucupita Marcano, a utility player on the San Diego Padres’ injured list, is under investigation by MLB for gambling on baseball, according to the Wall Street Journal. Marcano,...
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San Diego Padres infielder faces possible lifetime ban for alleged bets, sources say
NEW YORK (AP) — San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano is under investigation by Major League Baseball for allegedly betting on baseball and could be subject to a lifetime ban, according to a person familiar with the probe. MLB is looking into allegations Marcano bet on games involving the Pittsburgh Pirates while on the team’s...
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MLB star facing potential lifetime ban for betting on baseball – as sport is rocked by another gambling scandal
Major League Baseball has launched an investigation into Tucupita Marcano READ MORE: Scary moment catcher gets hit in the head in Mets Triple A game READ MORE: Shohei Ohtani gambling scandal being turned into TV series By Alastair Talbot Published: 21:19 BST, 3 June 2024 | Updated: 01:19 BST, 4 June 2024 San Diego Padres star Tucupita...