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Lancaster man admits U.S. Open bomb hoax tied to sports bet

A Lancaster County man admitted he sent a bomb threat via direct message during a U.S. Open women’s match after falling behind on a sports bet and was sentenced to three years’ probation.

Published May 22, 2026, 8:38 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, man admitted he made a bomb threat via direct message during a U.S. Open women’s tennis match because he was close to losing a sports bet.