According to Front Office Sports, the Rays have been forced to return $200,000 in advertising revenue due to an alleged Ponzi scheme:
The Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to return $200,000 the team received to promote a company that engaged in an alleged Ponzi scheme.
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During the time Burkhalter was running the alleged scheme, Drive Planning began marketing with the Rays. Photos Burkhalter posted to social media in May and June of 2024 show advertisements for Drive Planning around Tropicana Field and directly behind home plate—the most coveted spot for TV and replays.