Sports betting scandals remained a significant concern in 2023-2024, with several high-profile cases emerging across multiple sports and regions.

Premier League referee David Coote faces a corruption investigation after messages revealed discussions about yellow card betting in a game he officiated. The scandal adds to growing concerns about match integrity in soccer.

In NBA news, former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter is expected to plead guilty to felony charges related to a betting scandal. The case involves multiple arrests, including a New York "poker shark" who allegedly attempted to flee to Australia.

West Ham player Lucas Paqueta faces serious spot-fixing charges that could impact his potential £90M transfer to Manchester City. The investigation has led to sportsbooks pulling soccer card markets.

College sports weren't immune, with Virginia Tech dismissing basketball player Hysier Miller over betting allegations. The NCAA reports 72% of schools dealing with gambling-related issues, including athlete harassment by bettors. Iowa and Iowa State football programs revealed additional players betting on their own games.

In international news, Chinese football authorities banned 43 players and officials in a corruption probe, including South Korean player Son Jun-ho, who claims Chinese police coerced his match-fixing confession.

Other notable cases include:

• Former MGM Grand President facing prison time for illegal gambling
• A $250M lawsuit against FanDuel by a convicted NFL fraudster
• Notre Dame's men's swimming team's one-year suspension over a betting pool
• Investigation into match-fixing information being sold on the dark web
• UK political scandals involving election betting, including an incident involving Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's bodyguard

These cases highlight the ongoing challenges facing sports integrity and the need for stronger regulatory measures in sports betting.

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