Breaking: Widespread Match-Fixing and Betting Scandals Rock Global Sports in 2024

Breaking: Widespread Match-Fixing and Betting Scandals Rock Global Sports in 2024

By Michael Davidson

November 27, 2024 at 03:07 PM

Controversial EPL Referee David Coote has been suspended and is under investigation for corruption after messages revealed discussions about betting on yellow cards in games he officiated, according to The Sun.

Virginia Tech basketball player Hysier Miller has been dismissed from the team following a betting probe, while West Ham's Lucas Paqueta faces new charges of obstructing an FA spot-fixing investigation.

Former MGM Grand President faces potential 5-year prison sentence for illegal gambling activities. Meanwhile, NCAA President Charlie Baker is advocating for sports betting reforms as investigations reveal more Iowa and Iowa State football players bet on their own games.

Sportsbooks have suspended soccer card markets in response to the Paqueta scandal. The NCAA reports 72% of schools are dealing with betting-related issues, including athlete harassment by bettors.

A former Jacksonville Jaguars financial manager, currently serving prison time for stealing $22M, has filed a $250M lawsuit against FanDuel.

South Korean soccer player Son Jun-ho claims Chinese police forced his match-fixing confession, as China's football association bans 43 people in a corruption sweep involving 60 players and officials.

Bet365 faces criticism for adjusting odds post-bet placement, while German soccer authorities investigate claims of match-fixing information being sold on the dark web.

Tennis player Caroline Garcia has exposed online abuse following her US Open exit. UK police concluded their investigation into Conservative Party insider betting, while questions persist about Lucas Paqueta's continued play for West Ham despite spot-fixing charges.

Notre Dame's men's swimming team received a one-year suspension over a betting pool. The 'Australian of the Year' results were allegedly leaked for insider betting three consecutive years.

Indiana youth baseball coach Bert Neff received an eight-month prison sentence in the Alabama baseball insider-betting scandal. Iowa seeks dismissal of a college athlete lawsuit regarding betting prosecutions.

A Euro 2024 semi-final referee's past acceptance of money from a known match-fixer has come to light. Former Raptors player Jontay Porter will plead guilty to felony charges in a betting scandal, while facing additional criminal investigation in Canada.

A senior UK politician faces accusations of betting against himself in an election, and a Prime Minister Sunak's bodyguard was arrested for election betting.

MLB umpire Pat Hoberg is appealing disciplinary action for alleged betting violations. In the Porter case, a New York "poker shark" denies attempting to flee, marking the fourth arrest in the NBA spot-fixing investigation.

The scandal involving Lucas Paqueta continues to develop with serious charges threatening his career and potentially affecting his £90M transfer to Manchester City.

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