Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani spoke to the media on Monday for the first time since his former interpreter became wrapped up in an alleged sports gambling scandal. Ippei Mizuhara, 39, was fired last week as Ohtani’s translator after attorneys for the Japanese phenom say he was the victim of a “massive theft.” The… Continue reading Shohei Ohtani says his interpreter stole money from his account and ‘told lies’
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Shohei Ohtani translator scandal draws attention to ‘Wild West’ of sports betting, lawmakers say
That’s led to some action. In January, Blumenthal introduced the Gambling Addiction Recovery and Treatment (GRIT) Act, which aims to stop sports betting companies from targeting problem gamblers and set aside federal funds to study and treat gambling addiction. “Any high-profile instance of gambling addiction serves as an urgent reminder, and warning sign, of the… Continue reading Shohei Ohtani translator scandal draws attention to ‘Wild West’ of sports betting, lawmakers say
Shohei Ohtani to address media for the first time since gambling and theft allegations against his interpreter
Shohei Ohtani plans to speak to the media Monday for the first time since the illegal gambling and theft allegations involving the Los Angeles Dodgers star and his interpreter emerged during the team’s trip to South Korea. The interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was fired by the Dodgers last week when the team opened the season with… Continue reading Shohei Ohtani to address media for the first time since gambling and theft allegations against his interpreter