Sports betting scandals continue to shake both professional and collegiate sports, with recent investigations uncovering concerning patterns of corruption and misconduct across multiple sports.

Premier League referee David Coote is under investigation for alleged betting corruption after messages surfaced showing discussions about yellow card bets in games he officiated.

In collegiate sports, Virginia Tech's Hysier Miller was dismissed following a betting probe, while Iowa and Iowa State faced scrutiny after multiple football players were found betting on their own games. The NCAA reports 72% of schools are dealing with sports wagering issues, including athlete harassment by bettors.

Notable professional sports cases include:

• Former MGM Grand President faces prison time for illegal gambling operations
• Lucas Paqueta's spot-fixing investigation, leading to sportsbooks removing soccer card markets
• Jontay Porter's NBA betting scandal, resulting in criminal charges
• South Korean player Son Jun-ho's match-fixing case in Chinese football
• MLB umpire Pat Hoberg's appeal against betting violation charges

Financial scandals have also emerged:

• A $250M lawsuit against FanDuel by a former Jaguars financial manager who stole $22M
• Chinese football's mass purge of 60 players and officials in corruption probe
• Bet365's controversy over post-bet odds adjustments

The impact extends beyond sports, affecting politics and awards:

• UK Conservative Party insider betting investigation
• Australian of the Year results leaked for betting purposes three years consecutively
• Investigation into a senior UK politician betting against himself in elections

These incidents highlight the growing need for stricter regulations and enhanced monitoring systems in sports betting to maintain competitive integrity and protect stakeholders.

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