Yamamoto rocked and Dodgers lose as gambling cloud gathers over LA
Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a rough MLB debut for the Padres, Mookie Betts shone with 4 hits and 6 RBIs for the Dodgers, and there were allegations of illegal gambling involving Shohei Ohtani's interpreter. [ more ]
Questions have been raised about Mizuhara's educational background and work history with conflicting reports from institutions and organizations. [ more ]
Shohei Ohtani's Representatives Contacted Law Enforcement Regarding 'Massive Theft'
Shohei Ohtani's longtime interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara was fired due to his reported involvement in illegal gambling activities, accused of stealing from Ohtani.
Ohtani's representatives requested authorities to investigate the alleged theft of money from the player. [ more ]
Rob Manfred Hopes MLB Investigation Surrounding Shohei Ohtani & Ippei Mizuhara Is Short
Ohtani's involvement in an illegal gambling scandal through a former translator is being investigated by MLB and federal agencies.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred underscores the importance of verifying Ohtani's claims and reassures fans of the game's integrity through thorough investigations. [ more ]
Ohtani's interpreter is fired by Dodgers after allegations of massive theft' from Japanese star
Ohtani's interpreter, Mizuhara, was fired by the Dodgers due to alleged illegal gambling and theft.
Mizuhara was a constant companion for Ohtani, interpreting for him at media events, and was involved in significant moments in Ohtani's career. [ more ]
Man Accused of Leading Thieves in Law' Pleads Guilty to Racketeering
Viktor Zelinger was involved in illegal activities such as running a gambling club and threatening debtors.
Zelinger was associated with an Eastern European mafia group called Thieves in Law and faced serious charges like directing arson that resulted in severe consequences. [ more ]
A man in Minnesota was busted for accepting money from viewers on TikTok and using it to play slot machines, leading to charges of running a remote bookmaking operation.
The man received two years' probation, a fine, and faces additional charges for instructing others to violate gambling laws and for a similar scheme at another casino.
The operation made money through subscription fees and a cut from the betting funds, and had 165,000 followers on TikTok. [ more ]
Depot After Dark: Roethlisberger's Retirement, Patriots WR Arrested, Kelce's Pick Steelers Over Ravens
Ben Roethlisberger retired from the Pittsburgh Steelers two years ago today, ending his career with the team and winning two Super Bowls. He will likely be inducted into the Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte was arrested on charges related to illegal online gambling. It is alleged that he placed almost 9,000 bets under a fake account, including on games he played in while at LSU. [ more ]
A new lawsuit has been filed against Amazon, alleging that the company has engaged in an illegal internet gambling enterprise.
The lawsuit claims that Amazon has partnered with online casinos and allowed illegal online slots to be sold on its platform.
The lawsuit argues that social casino apps, including those on Amazon, are skirting the law by offering virtual currency purchases for gaming. [ more ]