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Former A-League star granted more time to negotiate with betting scam prosecutorsUlises Davila has been granted more time to negotiate with prosecutors over a scheme he allegedly orchestrated to have teammates deliberately take yellow cards. Davila, 34, appeared in Sydney's Downing Centre Local Court today and did not enter any pleas for the nine charges of conduct corrupting a betting outcome and directing a criminal group.
https://www.9news.com.au/national/ulises-davila-court-updates-former-a-league-star-negotiating-with-betting-scam-prosecutors/5aec5a2e-0153-47b5-be77-8e44b39bf270
October 8thA-League betting scam 'ringleader' Ulises Davila pleads guiltypleaded guilty to facilitating and engaging in conduct that corrupts the betting outcome of an event.
Eight charges against him including that he directed and participated in a criminal group were withdrawn by prosecutors in the Downing Centre Local Court.
Davila will be sentenced on Dec. 19
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Former A-League players who deliberately got yellow cards for $10,000 cash spared conviction
Ex-Macarthur Bulls players Kearyn Baccus and Clayton Lewis will serve a two-year conditional release order for their part in the football betting scandal
Kearyn Baccus and Clayton Lewis will serve a two-year conditional release order, similar to a good behaviour bond, after they were sentenced in Sydney on Wednesday.
They will also have to repay the $10,000 they received for getting the yellow cards in December 2023 as a fine.
The pair were “right at the bottom of the scheme” allegedly orchestrated by their then captain Ulises Dávila, magistrate Michael Blair said at the Central local court. The agreed facts state Dávila recruited Lewis due to his history of gambling addiction and to receive “a little bit of extra coin”. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/sep/24/a-league-football-betting-scandal-former-players-deliberately-got-yellow-cards-for-10000-cash-spared-conviction-ntwnfbIn sentencing submissions, lawyers for the pair argued Davila was the ringleader who drew in Baccus and Lewis because of their prior gambling problems. Football Australia confirmed today Baccus and Lewis are still not allowed to return to playing football while the governing body performs its due diligence on the betting matter. https://www.9news.com.au/national/ulises-davila-court-updates-former-a-league-star-negotiating-with-betting-scam-prosecutors/5aec5a2e-0153-47b5-be77-8e44b39bf270
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+xProbably isn't a money thing. I have many old friends who get up to questionable behavior by society's standards. I don't think money is always the prime objective. Maybe the thrill and rebellion, or just sheer fun of doing shit you should not sometimes plays a part. Davila, 33, allegedly acted as the conduit between the south-west Sydney team's players and an unnamed criminal group in Colombia, organising for the cards to occur during particular games.
The midfielders pleaded guilty today to engaging in conduct that corrupts the betting outcome of an event. A second charge of participating in a criminal group was withdrawn. Lewis had previously pleaded not guilty to both charges, but reversed his plea to one of the charges after negotiating with prosecutors. Both former A-League players maintained blank faces as their pleas were entered. The pair will face sentencing in September. Davila, the alleged local ringleader of the criminal group behind the betting corruption, has not yet entered pleas to the nine charges he faces. He will return to court in August. Gaming-machine records and bookmaker statements from BetPlay Colombia, Bet365 New Jersey and Bet365 Bulgaria comprise part of a lengthy brief of evidence being prepared by prosecutors. Police say the betting scheme led to hundreds of thousands of dollars being paid out in winnings. Davila's contract with Macarthur FC was terminated shortly after his initial arrest, which the team described in a statement as mutual. Baccus was released by the Bulls during a 2024 off-season clean-out and Lewis remains suspended. https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/former-a-league-players-admit-to-roles-in-betting-corruption-scandal/ar-AA1IjwDV?ocid=socialshare
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Probably isn't a money thing.
I have many old friends who get up to questionable behavior by society's standards. I don't think money is always the prime objective. Maybe the thrill and rebellion, or just sheer fun of doing shit you should not sometimes plays a part.
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+x+xThe scary thing is with reduced franchise revenues and therefore player salaries, the temptation would be there for more players to try it this season... Not necessarily. Davilla, Lewis and Baccus were probably 3 of the higher paid players at macarthur. Davilla was marquee wasn't he? This is all about their characters and personalities. Not what their salaries are. Thats even worse mate....
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+xThe scary thing is with reduced franchise revenues and therefore player salaries, the temptation would be there for more players to try it this season... Not necessarily. Davilla, Lewis and Baccus were probably 3 of the higher paid players at macarthur. Davilla was marquee wasn't he? This is all about their characters and personalities. Not what their salaries are.
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+xhehe nope, yer even bloody LFC amongst so many more Clubs. I'd sooner eat and drink my $ instead of hoping to win x gambling. Sad state of affairs to me - its all about the mighty $ no matter what and where you go. Hahahaha Im the same man, gambling never really held any appeal... Ill play the odd Powerball, or put a bet on the Melbourne Cup once a year but apart from that not really interested..
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LFC.
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hehe nope, yer even bloody LFC amongst so many more Clubs. I'd sooner eat and drink my $ instead of hoping to win x gambling. Sad state of affairs to me - its all about the mighty $ no matter what and where you go.
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+x+x+x+x+xI just really feel for the betting companies here. I cannot believe these heartless players potentially got deliberate yellow cards, resulting in the absolute devastation it caused these pillars of the Australian sporting community. I know right. Won't somebody think of the children?  completely against all betting advertising :P I know mate, just stirring. I agree, except when its an NST club of course... hahahahah https://www.clubmarconi.com.au/whats-on/the-poker-palace/ LOL, touche eh. I'm with you tsf, I've never been drawn into gambling/betting BUT I LOL at please gamble responsibly hahaha like WTF. Not even in your Aleague days LFC??? hahahahahahah  Or even the mighty Reds :) 
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LFC.
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+x+x+x+xI just really feel for the betting companies here. I cannot believe these heartless players potentially got deliberate yellow cards, resulting in the absolute devastation it caused these pillars of the Australian sporting community. I know right. Won't somebody think of the children? completely against all betting advertising :P I know mate, just stirring. I agree, except when its an NST club of course... hahahahah https://www.clubmarconi.com.au/whats-on/the-poker-palace/ LOL, touche eh. I'm with you tsf, I've never been drawn into gambling/betting BUT I LOL at please gamble responsibly hahaha like WTF.
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+x+x+xI just really feel for the betting companies here. I cannot believe these heartless players potentially got deliberate yellow cards, resulting in the absolute devastation it caused these pillars of the Australian sporting community. I know right. Won't somebody think of the children? completely against all betting advertising :P I know mate, just stirring. I agree, except when its an NST club of course... hahahahah https://www.clubmarconi.com.au/whats-on/the-poker-palace/
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+x+xI just really feel for the betting companies here. I cannot believe these heartless players potentially got deliberate yellow cards, resulting in the absolute devastation it caused these pillars of the Australian sporting community. I know right. Won't somebody think of the children? completely against all betting advertising
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+xI just really feel for the betting companies here. I cannot believe these heartless players potentially got deliberate yellow cards, resulting in the absolute devastation it caused these pillars of the Australian sporting community. I know right. Won't somebody think of the children?
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I just really feel for the betting companies here.
I cannot believe these heartless players potentially got deliberate yellow cards, resulting in the absolute devastation it caused these pillars of the Australian sporting community.
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The scary thing is with reduced franchise revenues and therefore player salaries, the temptation would be there for more players to try it this season...
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+xWould make for an interesting marketing launch.... This version saying they're all on Oct 17th https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-22/betting-agencies-roped-into-a-league-corruption-scandal/104259000This is the bit I'm looking forward to more detail on Police also allege unsuccessful attempts were made to do the same thing during matches on April 20 and May 4. Was the Ref tipped off ahead of the game ?
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Would make for an interesting marketing launch....
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https://www.espn.com.au/football/story/_/id/40946566/betting-agencies-roped-league-men-corruption-scandalBetting agencies roped into A-League corruption scandalDavila and Baccus adjourned to October 17th, The day before the A-League kicks-off ! Lewis adjourned to Sep 12th
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+x+xJust mentioning that no result of any game was affected in any way. Not condoning it, but it is small beer on a global scale. Some where around giving cricket pitch reports to bookies, and that didn't end up any careers. Not quite true, but I get your point. Any of the players on a yellow would have to have been more careful/reluctant to challenge for the remainder of the game or risk the second yellow. It has to weigh on their minds in a split second and it is also going to affect the coaches thinking about subs. It doesn't take much more than those things to impact on a result in a sport where a single goal or mistake can make the difference. Good point.
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+xJust mentioning that no result of any game was affected in any way. Not condoning it, but it is small beer on a global scale. Some where around giving cricket pitch reports to bookies, and that didn't end up any careers. Not quite true, but I get your point. Any of the players on a yellow would have to have been more careful/reluctant to challenge for the remainder of the game or risk the second yellow. It has to weigh on their minds in a split second and it is also going to affect the coaches thinking about subs. It doesn't take much more than those things to impact on a result in a sport where a single goal or mistake can make the difference.
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https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/aleague-2024-three-macarthur-fc-players-arrested-after-police-investigation-yellow-cards-betting-probe-details/news-story/44337aec548b757a9f16dd8c255d7317Footage of arrests. Pretty heavy. I guess links to anything like organised crime poses risks of weapons etc. Really wonder what's to come of this and you'd assume the police have some pretty damning evidence.
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+x+x+xJust mentioning that no result of any game was affected in any way. Not condoning it, but it is small beer on a global scale. Some where around giving cricket pitch reports to bookies, and that didn't end up any careers. Actually, that couldn’t be further from the truth. This is very similar to the spot-fixing scandal involving three Pakistani cricketers in 2010 where players were paid to bowl no balls at certain points of the match. All three players involved went to prison. Think he was alluding to Warne and Waugh. I was, SB.
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+xhilarous that betting is all over the game, rammed down our throats yet this is the worst thing ever GET RID OF GAMBLING If you got rid of gambling football would probably have a chance against the other codes which are all funded by pokies
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+x+x+x+xJust mentioning that no result of any game was affected in any way. Not condoning it, but it is small beer on a global scale. Some where around giving cricket pitch reports to bookies, and that didn't end up any careers. Actually, that couldn’t be further from the truth. This is very similar to the spot-fixing scandal involving three Pakistani cricketers in 2010 where players were paid to bowl no balls at certain points of the match. All three players involved went to prison. Think he was alluding to Warne and Waugh. I know but the Pakistan example is more relevant to this case. I can tell you that I used to referee here in W.A and I was refereeing a Women's state cup game at 7:45 on a Wednesday night in fremantle and it was freezing and awful rain and a guy walks up to me while do my pitch inspection and goes you got any info who is going to win , need to let a few people go , I'm like to myself that's commitment for gambling
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+x+x+xJust mentioning that no result of any game was affected in any way. Not condoning it, but it is small beer on a global scale. Some where around giving cricket pitch reports to bookies, and that didn't end up any careers. Actually, that couldn’t be further from the truth. This is very similar to the spot-fixing scandal involving three Pakistani cricketers in 2010 where players were paid to bowl no balls at certain points of the match. All three players involved went to prison. Think he was alluding to Warne and Waugh. I know but the Pakistan example is more relevant to this case.
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+x+xJust mentioning that no result of any game was affected in any way. Not condoning it, but it is small beer on a global scale. Some where around giving cricket pitch reports to bookies, and that didn't end up any careers. Actually, that couldn’t be further from the truth. This is very similar to the spot-fixing scandal involving three Pakistani cricketers in 2010 where players were paid to bowl no balls at certain points of the match. All three players involved went to prison. Think he was alluding to Warne and Waugh.
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And, it was the United Kingdom Gambling Commission which first alerted Australian authorities to suspicious betting involving Macarthur FC.
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+xJust mentioning that no result of any game was affected in any way. Not condoning it, but it is small beer on a global scale. Some where around giving cricket pitch reports to bookies, and that didn't end up any careers. Actually, that couldn’t be further from the truth. This is very similar to the spot-fixing scandal involving three Pakistani cricketers in 2010 where players were paid to bowl no balls at certain points of the match. All three players involved went to prison.
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Just mentioning that no result of any game was affected in any way.
Not condoning it, but it is small beer on a global scale. Some where around giving cricket pitch reports to bookies, and that didn't end up any careers.
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Just another salary cap rort, really.
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