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Gambling and sports betting are a few industries that continue to grow, and it has also created some issues over the last few years. The NBA 2K League is now dealing with this problem, and it caused the suspensions of some players and a coach.
On Thursday, the league announced that it was handing down an indefinite suspension to six players and a coach for a violation of gambling and fantasy rules. These suspensions are spread out among three teams, and it will impact how the action plays out in the immediate future.
Blazer5 Gaming was hit hardest by the infractions as that team will now be without Christopher Lafanette, Dorian Earl Miller and Robert Nastasi for the foreseeable future. Those players were found to have wagered or attempted to wager on NBA 2K games, but those weren’t the only members of that team suspended.
Head coach Andrew Maxie and player Marquis Gill were also suspended for not cooperating with the investigation. Kimanni Ingram of Jazz Gaming and Zekirri Dennis of Mavs Gaming were also found to have committed the same infractions, and they will miss the upcoming games.
Betting on NBA 2K action is legal in several markets throughout the United States, but the league has specific rules about gambling for the players. Protecting the integrity of the league is extremely important, and cases like this threaten to challenge that integrity.
Main Studio is Moving
The NBA 2K League has also announced that the competition studio is going to be moving to Indianapolis, leaving New York City behind. The competition studio has been in New York City for the last five years, but the league was looking for a change.
This does not mean that all of the action is going to be taking place in Indianapolis as there will still be remote events throughout the country. The first live event in Indianapolis is set to take place on April 20th, and it should add to the excitement of the action.
There are going to be two stages that are set up for game play at the new studio in Indianapolis and that should add to the overall experience. This is also going to create an opportunity for fans to attend live streams, and the league will eventually announce a ticket sales plan.
NBA teams continue to own and operate NBA 2K teams, and many of the rules are the same for all of the 2K action.
Big Things Happening in 2024
NBA 2K just announced that it would be celebrating the All Star Game in 2024, and that there would be other exciting events taking place throughout the year. The latest edition of the Courtside Report has all of the new highlights, but players and fans are going to love the new updates.
The top players in the league will now be celebrated for their achievements, and recreational players can feel like an All Star under the MyCareer option on the game. Officials of NBA 2K continue to improve the overall game experience to ensure that every player enjoys the opportunity.