Maverick Carter, a businessman and longtime close friend of LeBron James, admitted to federal investigation agencies that he once bet on NBA matches through an illegal bookmaker. This information was posted on the Washington Post on Thursday (local time).
This report was released after a series of investigative activities against former baseball player Wayne Nix was revealed. Wayne Nix was convicted of operating illegal betting businesses overseas.
Maverick Carter was one of Nix’s business partners. In 2021, Carter himself was also investigated for violations by Wayne Nix, but no conclusions were drawn at that time.
Details of Maverick Carter’s betting allegations
During the 2021 investigation, Maverick Carter admitted he once placed bets on NBA matches through an illegal betting platform.
As noted by the Washington Post, Carter ordered 20 different basketball and football games over an unknown period of time. However, this businessman denied that he participated in betting on matches with the appearance of LeBron James. The bet Carter placed on NBA games was up to $25,000.
According to the NBA’s betting management policy, players, coaches, management team members and senior team employees are not allowed to bet on NBA matches. However, those in the group that run businesses outside the scope of sports activities are not restricted by any rules.
Who is Maverick Carter?
Maverick Carter is LeBron James’s childhood friend. They were both born and raised in Akron, Ohio, and attended St. Vincent-St. Mary, as well as having played basketball and football together at this school.
Carter has been a business partner of LeBron James since 2006. He co-founded the marketing agency “LRMR” with the Los Angles Lakers superstar, as well as other celebrities such as Rich Paul (Director running Klutch Sports) or Randy Mims (Business Director of LeBron James’ personal team).
Both are also co-founders of “SpringHill Entertainment”, which has produced hit films such as “Space Jam: A New Legacy”. It was Maverick Carter who advised LeBron James to buy back Liverpool’s shares. Both also have shares in the Boston Red Sox baseball team.
Maverick Carter net worth
According to Celebrity New Worth magazine, Maverick Carter’s net worth is about 60 million USD.
