Brandon Smith Betting Allegations: Text Messages & Court Case
Here’s a breakdown of the text message exchange provided, focusing on the key information:
Context: This is an alleged exchange between Victor Radley (“Friend A”) and Brandon Smith, occurring on July 5th. It appears to be related to betting on Smith’s performance in a game.
The Exchange:
* Friend A (Radley): Shares screenshots of two bets placed on Brandon Smith:
* $250 on Smith to score a try at any time (odds 8.50, potential return $2,125)
* $200 on Smith to score the first try (odds 91, potential return $18,200)
* Smith: Reacts to the first bet with “8.50 that’s f…ing crazy”.
* Friend A (Radley): Asks for confirmation that Smith is starting (“run on?”).
* Smith: Confirms he is starting with “I’m run on.100 percent”.
* Smith: Reacts to the second bet with laughter (“Hahahahahaha”).
Meaning:
The exchange is problematic as Radley is placing bets after receiving confirmation from Smith that he is playing. This raises concerns about potential inside information being used for gambling purposes, which is a breach of NRL rules and potentially illegal. Smith’s reactions, especially the laughter, could be interpreted as encouragement or awareness of the betting activity.