The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) says it’s closely monitoring an investigation of Toronto Raptors backup centre Jontay Porter.
The NBA confirmed Monday that it’s investigating Porter for irregularities in bets surrounding his performances in two recent Raptors games.
Ontario is currently the only province where registered private vendors can offer online sports betting.
AGCO is responsible for regulating betting in the province including safeguarding against odds manipulation, match-fixing and other sports betting integrity issues.
A spokesman says AGCO is currently engaged with all relevant parties on the Porter investigation, including registered gaming operators, independent integrity monitors and the Ontario Provincial Police.
Since the Criminal Code of Canada prohibits cheating while playing a game or betting with intent to defraud someone, provincial police will determine if any criminal investigation is warranted.
University of the Pacific hires Dave Smart as head coach
STOCKTON, Calif. Dave Smart, a 10-time U Sports coach of the year winner, is getting a head coaching gig in the United States. The long-time leader of the Carleton University men’s basketball program has been hired by the University of the Pacific Tigers as head coach of the men’s NCAA Division I team.
The 58-year-old left Carleton last year to join the NCAA’s Texas Tech as an assistant coach.
The Red Raiders went 23-11 this season and earned a No. 6 seed in the NCAA tournament, but fell to No. 11 NC State in the first round last Thursday.
Smart is widely regarded as the most successful basketball coach in Canadian university history.
During his 18 seasons at Carleton, Smart led the Ravens to 11 OUA championships – the most by any coach in conference history – 13 U Sports Final 8 national championship titles and an impressive 591-48 record against U Sports competition.
The Canadian Press