ESPN reports that a PFL event that was promoted as being live actually was pre-taped which brings into question issues related to gambling on the event. U.S. Integrity, a Las Vegas-based company that monitors betting markets alerted sportsbooks.
Bettors that wagered on the event have found their accounts under review.
The reason for the review of bets being made for the event is the possibility of criminal behavior as it relates to the gambling markets. Since the event was pre-taped, there was the possibility of the results being leaked out so that bettors with that insider knowledge could place bets.
The PFL released statements which seem vague as to the reasoning behind the promotion of the event being live although it had knowledge that the fights were pre-taped. Loren Mack, PFL spokesperson, stated that “it was the first time in its history that an initial airing of an event was prerecorded. While confidentiality agreements were signed with the participants of the pre-taped fights, the report does not indicate if third parties could have obtained the results of the fights.
Payout Perspective:
Obviously betting on a PFL Challenger series seems like a niche thing. But, if there was some sort of insider information which allowed for bettors to take advantage of the advanced results, gambling officials will want to seek answers. Specifically, why would the PFL promote a live event if its truly was not live. Its not a good look for the PFL which is trying to promote itself as the second biggest MMA company around. MPO will follow any fallout.
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