Ot: "Scary" investigation on a nba player betting on games

[Dback Jon]

It doesn't make any sense logically. Online poker is illegal but sports betting is not. Does anybody think there's any chance all this gambling advertising is going to go away in American sports? Money talks.

Whoever said anything was logical

 

[Mainstreet]

When professional sports embrace gambling, it's to be expected.

 

[Superbone]

When professional sports embrace gambling, it's to be expected.

It was a bad idea from the beginning. I hate when they broadcast over/unders before a game or at halftime.

 

[Hoop Head]

It was a bad idea from the beginning. I hate when they broadcast over/unders before a game or at halftime.

It is ridiculous how the game is geared at kids and families while encouraging gambling. I think it should go one way or the other, adults only broadcast with gambling adverts or family friendly content with zero gambling propaganda.

I say that as a supporter of sportsbooks also.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

When professional sports embrace gambling, it's to be expected.

Professional sports are just about a year or two from being as legitimate as the WWE.

 

[Mainstreet]

Professional sports are just about a year or two from being as legitimate as the WWE.

If that happens, I quit watching.

 

[Phrazbit]

Player prop bets need to be illegal in the United States

For sure the unders should be banned.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

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[Mainstreet]

FWIW, Tyronne Lue and Chauncey Billups are friends.

This was posted by Tom Azarly on twitter before the game tonight.

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[RON_IN_OC]

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[boisesuns]

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Charge your phone!

 

[RON_IN_OC]

Charge your phone!

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[95pro]

Only thing I can think of is the mob got to them

 

[Hoop Head]

Only thing I can think of is the mob got to them

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[RON_IN_OC]

Only thing I can think of is the mob got to them

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[Mainstreet]

A NBA memo sent to teams that relate to proposition bets among other things.

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[Ronin]

Antonio Gates denies report of involvement in poker game connected to Chauncey Billups arrest

Through a representative, the Hall of Fame tight end called the claim "false and without merit."

sports.yahoo.com

 

[Ronin]

Sources: Rozier, Billups won't be paid on leave

Heat guard Terry Rozier and Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups will not be paid while on leaves of absence from their teams, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

www.espn.com

 

[Phrazbit]

Sources: Rozier, Billups won't be paid on leave

Heat guard Terry Rozier and Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups will not be paid while on leaves of absence from their teams, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

www.espn.com

I have a feeling Rozier could use the money…

 

[TJ]

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[Ronin]

Jones enters not guilty plea in NBA gambling case

Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones pleaded not guilty to charges he profited from rigged poker games and provided sports bettors with nonpublic information about injuries to stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

www.espn.com