Why the NBA doesn't hate the Jontay Porter sports betting scandal

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Jontay Porter of Toronto Raptors fights for a rebound with Lindy Waters III R of Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season game between Toronto Raptors and Oklahoma City Thunder in Toronto, Canada, March 22, 2024. ()
Jontay Porter (center) has been banned by the NBA for life after a betting scandal.

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America's young men are blowing their money like never before

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The boys-who-like-to-bet bank is open, and a slew of companies are making as many withdrawals as they can.

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DraftKings and FanDuel are set to be the big Super Bowl winners amid record betting activity fueled by Taylor Swift

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Taylor Swift attending an NFL game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Miami Dolphins.

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X is aiming to be the next hub for sports betting, report says

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X, formerly Twitter, has inked a deal with BetMGM to display sports betting statistics on the social media site.

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Sports betting is taking over college campuses. Young bettors say it holds friendships together but can create dangerous habits.

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Check out the animated slides that helped a golf-betting app raise $2 million from VCs and $50,000 from users

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LoopGolf cofounders Matt Rum, left, and Thomas Reinholm.

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Seeking nominations for the top VCs investing in sports

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Major League Pickleball's Catherine Parenteau of the LA Mad Drops hits a forehand drop shot during the MLP Mesa Premier League Championships at Legacy Sports USA on January 29, 2023 in Mesa, Arizona.
Major League Pickleball has attracted high-profile investors.

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