Former NBA player Jontay Porter's sentencing for gambling-related fraud has been rescheduled to May 20, 2025. Originally set for December 18, 2024, the sentencing follows Porter's July guilty plea to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

As a Toronto Raptors player, Porter admitted to manipulating two NBA games for gambling purposes. The incidents occurred on January 26 and March 20, 2024, where he deliberately played less than five minutes and scored no points, benefiting bettors who wagered on the under for his performance metrics.

The NBA responded by imposing a lifetime ban on Porter in April 2024, marking the first such ban since the legalization of sports betting in the United States.

According to gaming law expert Peter Czegledy, Porter likely faces substantial prison time and fines, despite his cooperation with authorities. The severity of the expected sentence stems from several factors:

• The premeditated nature of the misconduct
• Multiple incidents over time
• His position as a public figure
• The impact on professional sports integrity

While Porter's defense has cited gambling addiction as a mitigating factor, legal experts anticipate the court will impose both imprisonment and significant financial penalties given the case's high-profile nature and its implications for professional sports integrity.

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