Tucupita Marcano Receives Lifetime MLB Ban for Betting on Games
The 24-year-old infielder placed hundreds of bets, including on his own team, leading to severe consequences.
- Marcano bet over $150,000 on baseball, with $87,000 on MLB games.
- He placed 231 bets on MLB games, winning fewer than 5%.
- MLB emphasized the importance of protecting the game's integrity.
- The ban is the first lifetime suspension for an active player in a century.
- Critics highlight the league's partnerships with betting companies.
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