Report: LeBron James’ business manager said he bet on NBA games through illegal bookie
1 year ago

Report: LeBron James’ business manager said he bet on NBA games through illegal bookie

Associated Press  

Maverick Carter, LeBron James’ business partner, told federal investigators he bet on NBA games through an illegal bookie, The Washington Post reported Thursday. Carter made his remarks during an interview as part of an investigation of bookie Wayne Nix, according to the Post’s report. Carter and James, the NBA’s career scoring leader, are friends from Akron, Ohio, who together own SpringHill Company, an entertainment and production company. The Post reported that Carter told investigators he placed approximately 20 bets on football and basketball games over the course of a year, with each bet ranging from $5,000 to $10,000.

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LeBron James’ business manager said he bet on NBA games through illegal bookie - report
1 year ago

LeBron James’ business manager said he bet on NBA games through illegal bookie - report

The Hindu  

Maverick Carter, LeBron James’ business partner, told federal investigators he bet on NBA games through an illegal bookie, The Washington Post reported Thursday. Carter made his remarks during an interview as part of an investigation of bookie Wayne Nix, according to the Post’s report. Carter and James, the NBA’s career scoring leader, are friends from Akron, Ohio, who together own …

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