Long Phi Pham, also known as Bruce Pham, pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit wire fraud, scheming against sports betting companies, and facing serious legal repercussions.
The NBA banned Jontay Porter for life after evidence showed he conspired to underperform in games, driven by personal gambling debts to appease betting expectations.
Prosecutors detailed that Pham and others were set to gain over $1 million by exploiting injuries to Porter, who had a vested interest in the plot.
Despite being arrested while trying to leave the country, Pham's lawyer argued he was merely traveling for a poker tournament when the investigation occurred.
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