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A 21‑second Cameo video Bryce Harper recorded for a man with gambling debt was reportedly bought by a FanDuel employee and used in the sportsbook’s VIP bettor program without Harper’s knowledge, fueling scrutiny of VIP perks and responsible-gaming practices amid lawsuits and regulator interest.
At Big 12 media day, Brett Yormark dodged a direct answer about Cincinnati’s knowledge of Brendan Sorsby’s gambling in the NCAA probe, prompting the author to demand transparency: if Cincinnati knew and played Sorsby, sanctions should follow; if not, the investigation should be clarified. The NCAA says it received a sportsbook tip (alerted by law enforcement) about Sorsby, while multiple reports and Sorsby’s lawsuit allege Cincinnati knew in 2025. The piece criticizes Yormark’s performative response, questions the tip’s chain of custody, and notes Sorsby’s long gambling history and Cincinnati’s NIL/education defenses and his move to Texas Tech.
The NCAA has opened an inquiry into Cincinnati regarding Brendan Sorsby and impermissible wagering, sending a letter of inquiry to the program. Cincinnati says officials were not aware of any wagering and will respond soon, but if the school knew Sorsby’s eligibility could have been affected by his Indiana-era betting, it could face sanctions.
Former Milwaukee Bucks forward Malik Beasley and ex-NBA center Ed Davis were indicted with four others in a federal gambling probe, accused of conspiring to fix Beasley’s on-court performance in several 2024 games so co-conspirators could place fraudulent wagers; Beasley allegedly took bribes to underperform, while Davis loaned him money to cover gambling debts. The six-defendant indictment also charges wire fraud conspiracy, bribery in sporting contests and money laundering conspiracy. Davis was arrested and will be arraigned in Brooklyn, while Beasley was not in custody as of Monday, part of a broader crackdown on insider betting in the NBA.
NBA veteran Malik Beasley has been indicted on federal gambling charges tied to a sports-betting scheme involving point shaving and prop bets; he is expected to surrender to authorities this week, marking another gambling-related controversy in pro sports.
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis were indicted by a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of New York on sports-bribery and related charges tied to an alleged group betting scheme. Prosecutors say Beasley and Davis collaborated to manipulate Beasley’s on-court performance four times during the 2023-24 season with the Milwaukee Bucks, beginning around the Jan. 26, 2024 Bucks–Cavaliers game, amid Beasley’s rising gambling debt and a loan from Davis. The indictment names Davis’s former NBA agent Paolo Zamorano and others as part of the betting group that allegedly wagered tens of thousands of dollars on Beasley’s outcomes. Separately, Terry Rozier faces related charges in the broader probe, with a trial set for Feb. 8, 2027; the case is part of a wider federal investigation into illegal sports gambling and insider information trading in basketball.
The NFL announced it will not hold a 2026 supplemental draft and denied Brendan Sorsby entry, citing the league’s sole discretion and Sorsby’s gambling history and NCAA eligibility issues; his camp says the application was treated as sufficient, while the NFL argues the petition lacked supporting information and raised integrity concerns. With no supplemental draft this year, Sorsby’s pursuit of professional play shifts toward the 2027 NFL Draft as his next path.
A Wall Street Journal investigation cited by Kotaku alleges Polymarket paid creators to produce fake videos of six-figure winnings on bets, then amplified them via a social-media push. In total, more than 1,100 faked videos were reviewed, with fake winnings totaling about $900,000, while real bets on those outcomes would have resulted in losses. Polymarket says it is conducting a comprehensive audit of promotional content.
Ron Slavin says Brendan Sorsby did not escape punishment for his NCAA gambling case; Sorsby chose to return to college and pursue an NFL career, spending substantial personal money on attorneys, and now faces whether he’ll enter the 2026 supplemental draft or the 2027 NFL draft pool, with Slavin stressing that the consequences have been severe and Sorsby is determined to prove critics wrong.
The article argues that, based on Hunter Dekkers and Kayshon Boutte precedents, Brendan Sorsby is unlikely to face a suspension from the NFL after the supplemental draft, despite ongoing gambling-related questions; it highlights Dekkers’ path back into professional football after NCAA eligibility issues and a guilty plea to underage gambling, and notes Pryor’s still-lingering suspension as a possible outlier.
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby revealed a gambling addiction and bets on his own games. His agent, Ron Slavin, alleges Cincinnati knew about the issue for two years and did nothing, a claim Cincinnati responded to by saying they educate all athletes about gambling and would report any wagering violations. Sorsby played the 2025 season with Cincinnati and is pursuing the 2026 NFL Supplemental Draft after leaving college, with the Bearcats finishing 7-6 that year.
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby is entering the NFL supplemental draft amid gambling violations totaling around $90,000 in bets, including bets on Indiana while at college and underage wagers. The NFL’s stance isn’t clear: the Boutte case suggests a no-suspension path after college gambling, while Pryor’s NFL-carrying NCAA suspension shows a potential precedent for discipline. The league could issue a short suspension (roughly four-to-six games), or it could opt not to suspend at all; if suspended, Sorsby would miss some early-season action but still participate in training camp and preseason. Addiction treatment and education could factor into the decision, but outcomes remain uncertain regardless of draft landing spots.
An unnamed man in his mid-20s who had just started playing a slot machine at Westgate Las Vegas turned a $5 bet into $10,292,912.32, one of the biggest jackpots on a small wager, according to the casino.
Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility dispute—fueled by a court injunction and a Big 12 lawsuit—pushed Texas Tech to urge him toward the NFL Supplemental Draft due to looming sanctions and a tight deadline, effectively ending his college football career and leaving a strained relationship between the Red Raiders and the Big 12 amid ongoing NCAA governance battles.
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby plans to enter the NFL’s supplemental draft after withdrawing his NCAA lawsuit and acknowledging gambling-related eligibility issues. While he’s viewed as a first‑round talent, entry requires league approval, and the Steelers—who have Will Howard and Drew Allar and have never used the supplemental draft—are not expected to bid amid strict NFL gambling policies and historical reluctance to select players in this secondary draft.