John Amores pro license revoked by GAB

The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) has revoked the professional license of basketball player John Amores.

In the decision obtained by GMA Integrated News' Nico Waje on Sunday, GAB said Amores was found "guilty of conduct unbecoming of a professional basketball player."

"The Respondent's license is REVOKED effective immediately. Accordingly, the Respondent is no longer al[l]owed to participate in any professional basketball games sanctioned by the Board," said in the decision promulgated on December 4 and signed by chairman Atty. Francisco J. Rivera and commissioners Manuel Plaza and Angel Bautista.

LOOK: The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) has issued a 6-page decision revoking the license of PBA player John Amores for “conduct unbecoming of a professional basketball player” following a shooting incident in Laguna. He is now permanently banned from pro basketball. @gmanews pic.twitter.com/tfD3t4mzwN

— Nico Waje (@nicowaje) December 22, 2024

The decision came from a motu propio complaint against Amores. 

Last September, Amores was involved in a shooting incident in Laguna where he and his brother were charged with attempted homicide. They were released from detention on September 27 after posting bail.

The PBA, the league where Amores is playing for NorthPort Batang Pier, previously imposed a one-conference suspension without pay on him and said that NorthPort player would need to obtain clearance from counselors before being allowed to play again. The league decision, however, was only for Amores' violation of PBA rules and not for the case he is involved with.

GMA News Online has reached out to Amores for his side on the decision.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News