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NBA Bans High-Risk Gambling Bets
NBA partners to stop bets vulnerable to manipulation after gambling scandals.
In brief
NBA partners to stop bets vulnerable to manipulation after gambling scandals. NBA banned parlay bets on players' under statistics and opening tip winners to prevent manipulation after Jontay Porter's 2024 scandal. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
NBA bans high-risk bets
The NBA will no longer allow certain types of bets that could be manipulated by conspirators.
Specific bets banned
Bettors cannot include the under on the same player's statistics in parlays or other problematic markets.
Examples of banned bets
The league banned bets on opening tip winners, players missing specific shots, and under bets for players playing fewer than 12 minutes.
Jontay Porter scandal
Jontay Porter received a lifetime ban in 2024 after disclosing inside information and wagering on games.
Porter's manipulation method
Porter removed himself from games early to ensure his under bets hit, then shared information with bettors.
The short version
NBA banned parlay bets on players' under statistics and opening tip winners to prevent manipulation after Jontay Porter's 2024 scandal.
