{
  "id": 59722,
  "title": "WNBA deletes Paige Bueckers Angel Reese betting video after backlash emerges",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/wnba-deletes-paige-bueckers-angel-reese-betting-video-after-backlash",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-02T16:59:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ReadWrite",
    "slug": "readwrite",
    "url": "https://readwrite.com/wnba-deletes-paige-bueckers-angel-reese-betting-video/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The WNBA removed a social media video featuring Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese discussing a $400 bet tied to a game between their teams. The league later admitted that their attempt at humor had backfired. The conversation occurred during All-Star weekend, when Bueckers and Reese reportedly agreed to wager $400 on their matchup. Initially, the WNBA posted the clip on its account with the caption \"We did?\" and a laughing emoji, but quickly deleted it. The league informed ReadWrite that players undergo yearly training on the league's policy against betting on WNBA games. The post was removed shortly after being published, and the WNBA acknowledged that the players were aware of these policies. Bueckers stated that the bet remained in place, and Reese agreed that she would receive $400 if they won. No punishment was announced for either player, but the WNBA assured that the matter would be addressed internally and serve as a reminder about its gambling policies. This incident highlights the broader issue of gambling scrutiny in professional basketball, with the NBA also facing investigations and Bueckers' teammate Jontay Porter receiving a lifetime ban for attempting to limit his participation for betting purposes.",
  "summary": "The WNBA has taken down a social media video showing Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese talking about an apparent $400… Continue reading WNBA deletes Paige Bueckers Angel Reese betting video after backlash emerges The post WNBA deletes Paige Bueckers Angel Reese betting video after backlash emerges appeared first on ReadWrite .",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}