WSEX botched prop wager dispute

7/10/2010 11:00:20 AM


WSEX (SBR rating D) offered the prop "Who will sign Lebron? (1-Pay)". The Cleveland Cavaliers signed Lebron James, then traded him to the Miami Heat, agreeing to a sign & trade deal. A player who considered this chain of events wrote in to WSEX before placing the wager to inquire — he was told that if these events occurred that Cleveland would be graded the winner.

WSEX player:
WSEX:
WSEX graded the Miami Heat the winner after Cleveland agreed to the sign & trade. WSEX then apologized to the player stating he was misinformed. Sportsbooks must use clear and concise prop descriptions to eliminate gray area and potential confusion, in this case, the wordage of the prop suggests that the bet will be paid based on the first team that signs Lebron James to any contract for the 2010/11 NBA season. SBR has suggested that WSEX settle the market accordingly.