Gambler Pleads Guilty in Jontay Porter NBA Betting Scandal

Long Phi Pham admits to wire fraud conspiracy in a scheme involving former NBA player Jontay Porter, who was banned for life.

Long Phi Pham, also known as Bruce, pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy in a federal court in Brooklyn, New York.
Pham and three others were involved in a scheme to profit from insider information on Jontay Porter's early exits from NBA games.
Porter, a former Toronto Raptors player, was banned by the NBA and pleaded guilty in July to his role in the conspiracy.
The conspirators placed bets on Porter's underperformance, netting over $1 million before being caught.
Pham, a professional poker player, faces up to 20 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for April 25, 2025.