NBA betting fraud: Two years behind bars, more sentences on the way.
A two-year prison sentence has been handed down to a gambler involved in an NBA betting fraud case, according to NEXT.io.
McCormack, who has openly described himself as a long-term gambling addict, admitted to using confidential information about NBA players to place lucrative bets. Prosecutors argued for a four-year sentence, but McCormack’s legal team said his addiction and limited role meant he shouldn’t go to jail.
The judge, LaShann DeArcy Hall, ultimately gave him two years. She acknowledged McCormack’s history of compulsive gambling, saying his criminal conduct was serious but didn’t define him as a person. Still, the court agreed with prosecutors that the scheme undermined trust in professional sports.
“The broader case also implicates current and former NBA players. The court ultimately settled on a reduced sentence while still affirming the seriousness of the offence.”
More convictions are expected as the investigation continues.
