Lifetime Bans for MLB's Marcano and NBA's Porter in Latest Sports Gambling Scandals
Tucupita Marcano and Jontay Porter face severe penalties as gambling issues resurface in professional sports.
- MLB's Tucupita Marcano and NBA's Jontay Porter receive lifetime bans for gambling violations.
- Marcano's bets totaled over $150,000, making him the first active MLB player banned for life in a century.
- Porter disclosed confidential information and bet on NBA games, including his own team's losses.
- Four other MLB players received one-year suspensions for gambling on baseball games.
- The history of sports gambling scandals spans decades and includes notable figures and major sports leagues.
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