THE Games and Amusements Board (GAB) has summoned San Miguel 3x3 player Daniel De Guzman to shed light on a viral Facebook post alleging his involvement in activities related to gambling and game-fixing.
The summon letter signed by Dioscoro Bautista, chief of GAB's professional sports division, asked De Guzman to attend a Zoom video conference on Friday, September 24 at 10 a.m. to explain his side on the matter.
'Wrong tip'
The summon was an offshoot of viral screenshots of a person losing big on wagers placed on a PBA game between San Miguel and Barangay Ginebra following a 'wrong tip' allegedly given by De Guzman.
De Guzman, who was selected 42nd overall by the Beermen in the 2019 PBA draft and later signed to a one-year deal, has flatly denied the accusations through his agent Danny Espiritu.
GAB chairman Baham Mitra warned that the license of a professional athlete can be revoked by the regulatory government body if found to have committed violations.
“As of now, he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty,” said Mitra.
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