MLB, sports betting operators cap bets on individual pitches in response to pitch-rigging scandal
Summary
Category: sports Major League Baseball (MLB) has decided to set a limit on bets related to individual pitches and banned these bets from being combined with others after two Cleveland Guardians players were charged with rigging pitches for gamblers. This decision involves agreements with major betting companies covering over 98% of the U.S. sports betting market. The changes come after accusations that the players accepted bribes to influence pitch outcomes.Key Facts
- MLB has set a $200 limit on bets for individual pitches and banned them from being included in parlays.
- The new betting rules came after two Cleveland Guardians players were indicted for allegedly rigging pitches for gamblers.
- MLB worked with major sportsbook operators like DraftKings and FanDuel to make these changes.
- The league is concerned that bets on individual pitches are risky because they're based on single-player actions.
- The players involved, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, face charges including wire fraud conspiracy.
- Their lawyers have stated that both players assert their innocence.
- The U.S. Supreme Court allowed states to legalize sports betting in 2018, which led to more betting activities.
- Ortiz was released from custody under conditions, including surrendering his passport and posting a bond.
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