Getty Images An investigation into Rishi Sunak’s parliamentary aide Craig Williams placing a £100 “flutter” on the general election has thrown a spotlight on the world of political betting. Gambling on sporting events is now very big business in the UK. Millions will be wagered this summer on the Euros and the Paris Olympics, most...
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MLB disciplines top-rated umpire Pat Hoberg for violating gambling policy; Hoberg appealing
Pat Hoberg, arguably the most accurate umpire calling balls and strikes in Major League Baseball, has been removed from the field by the league for violating its gambling policy, MLB confirmed. Hoberg, 37, consistently ranks atop ump evaluations by Umpire Scorecards, and famously called a “perfect game” during the 2022 World Series. But he has...
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Pat Hoberg gambling investigation, explained: Umpire disciplined for violating MLB’s sports betting policies | Sporting News
MLB has been littered with gambling scandals throughout the 2024 season. From Shohei Ohtani and Ippei Mizuhara to David Fletcher, the league has been busy with investigations behind the scenes. The most recent culprit of gambling violations is umpire Pat Hoberg. MLB became aware of the situation during 2024 spring training, pulling Hoberg off the field...
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Betfred Euro 2024 Offer: Get £50 with the promo code WEBET50
Claim Betfred’s Euro 2024 offer: Bet £10, get £50 in free bets using promo code WEBET50! Register, deposit £10, and place a qualifying bet to receive £50 in free bets. Perfect for new UK customers as the European Championships continue. Germany EURO 2024 promises to be the biggest European Championships yet. Today marks the second...
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Top MLB umpire punished for breaking gambling rules as sport faces next betting scandal in the wake of Shohei Ohtani interpreter drama
By Eric Blum Published: 00:04 BST, 15 June 2024 | Updated: 00:35 BST, 15 June 2024 Major League Baseball umpire Pat Hoberg has reportedly been disciplined for violating the league’s gambling rules. During Spring Training, MLB began an investigation regarding Hoberg and a potential violation of the gambling policies. It did not find that Hoberg...
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MLB umpire Pat Hoberg disciplined for violating gambling rules
Major League Baseball has disciplined umpire Pat Hoberg for violating the league’s gambling rules. Hoberg is appealing the decision. The league acknowledged the investigation in response to inquiries by The Athletic. “During this year’s Spring Training, Major League Baseball commenced an investigation regarding a potential violation of MLB’s sports betting policies by Umpire Pat Hoberg,”...
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Why ex-WA prep star Jontay Porter’s sports-betting story is not unique
In a 127-107 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Jan. 26, Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter logged three rebounds, one assist and one foul without a point or a shot in four minutes of play, before exiting because of an eye injury. In a 123-89 defeat to the Sacramento Kings on March 20, Porter...
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MLB plans to discipline umpire Pat Hoberg following sports betting probe
Major League Baseball plans to discipline umpire Pat Hoberg following an investigation into a potential violation of sports gambling policies. In a statement Friday, the commissioner’s office said Hoberg has decided to appeal the penalty. MLB did not disclose the nature of the violation or the extent of the punishment. “While MLB’s investigation did not...
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MLB Disciplines Umpire Pat Hoberg for Sports Betting Violations
Rule 21 states that “any player, umpire, or Club or League official or employee, who shall bet any sum whatsoever upon any baseball game in connection with which the bettor has no duty to perform, shall be declared ineligible for one year. Jun 14, 2024 • 20:38 ET • 4 min read Major League Baseball...
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US May round-up: Kansas sports betting growth, Detroit casino revenue rises
Taking a look at some of the latest monthly US state results, iGB analyses a year-on-year rise in sports betting revenue in Kansas during May and growth in the land-based casino market in Detroit, Michigan. Sports betting revenue in Kansas was 10.1% higher at $9.8m (£7.7m/€9.1m) in May. As for Detroit, revenue from land-based casinos...
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Celtics vs. Mavericks prediction: NBA Finals Game 4 player props, picks, odds
Commercial content 21+. After weeks of splitting time, it appears Jason Kidd has settled on his favorite center. Despite coming off the bench, Dereck Lively has emerged as the top minutes-getter at the big man position in the Mavericks’ rotation. Lively had a massive Game 3 in the NBA Finals, helping Dallas keep the contest...
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MLB’s Rules on Gambling: What Happens When Players Bet?
Major League Baseball’s stunning gambling suspensions handed down this month to five players—including a lifetime ban for San Diego Padres prospect Tucupita Marcano—are the product of an unwieldly system that dates back to the MLB gambling scandal with the 1919 Black Sox. Two pieces of text form the backbone of baseball’s gambling policy: Rule 21(d)...