Victor Wembanyama takes strong stand against promoting sports betting

According to the American Gaming Association, sports betting revenue surged to a record $16.96 billion in 2025, a staggering 22.8% year-over-year increase. That figure was bolstered by a 22% annual growth of the online sports betting market.

Despite the popularity, and despite the potential revenue Wembanyama could net, he's not interested in those endorsements.

"Absolutely not," Wembanyama told reporters Thursday, Oct. 1 when asked if he would ever become a brand ambassador for a sports gambling company. "I would never do that. Honestly, I think it's very sad to see some players promote it, in my opinion. Everybody does whatever they want, but without me."