From Jontay Porter to Tucupita Marcano: A timeline of sports gambling scandals since 2018
**Sports Gambling Scandals Since 2018: A Timeline**
Since the repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in 2018, sports gambling has proliferated across the United States. Unfortunately, this expanding industry has also brought with it a surge in gambling-related scandals. A few notable incidents include:
* **2018:** Jontay Porter, a former Missouri basketball player, was suspended 12 games for betting on the Tigers’ victory over Iowa State.
* **2020:** Tucupita Marcano, a former San Diego Padres prospect, received a lifetime ban from baseball after being caught betting on games he participated in.
* **2022:** Tony Parker, a former NBA star and owner of the ASVEL Basket French basketball team, was suspended for betting on his team’s matches.
These cases highlight the severity of sports gambling scandals and their potential to harm players, teams, and the integrity of the game. As a result, leagues and governing bodies have implemented strict rules to deter these practices.