ERIBE Doro has been banned for a breach of betting rules.
An RFL Operational Rules Tribunal has suspended the Warrington Wolves prop for two months, with one month suspended.
Doro, who was recalled from a loan spell at Widnes Vikings last month, was found to have breached the RFL’s Betting and Related Activity Code of Conduct.
The sanction imposed reflects mitigating factors and there was no connection with Wire fixtures, but betting on rugby league matches by any individual bound by the RFL’s Operational Rules is a strict liability offence.
Doro will have no involvement in rugby league until his suspension ends on 27 May.
Professional players are offered education and support around gambling.
Doro has responded on Twitter to the publicity he has received.
Context is key, this was years ago as an academy player. It was an accumulator with football matches and a stake of £7. However I’m bound by the operational rules. Rules are rules, aware of them or not.
— Eribedoro (@eribedoro) May 9, 2021
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