A gambling scandal involving Shohei Ohtani has emerged, with a California bookie at the center of the controversy. Ohtani's ex-interpreter reportedly bet with a bookie, and the bookmaker, Matt Bowyer, allegedly used Ohtani's name to attract business. The scandal has raised concerns about bookies and their operations, despite sports betting being legal in many states. Speculations about the involvement of various individuals, including high-stakes bettors from Las Vegas, have surfaced in connection to Ohtani and the scandal.
There are some wild rumors floating around Vegas about MLB star Shohei Ohtani, his mysterious friend Ippei Mizuhara, illegal bookie Matt Bowyer, illegal bookie Wayne Nix, *another* illegal bookie from California, and their relationship to some high-level Strip casino execs...
The bookmaker at the center of the Shohei Ohtani betting scandal was a high-stakes sports bettor in Las Vegas, a source told the Review-Journal. https://t.co/iNjPX231J2
Source says bookmaker Matt Bowyer allowed people to believe Ohtani was a client in order to boost business. "He used to brag about it." w/ @TishaESPN, @pinepaula https://t.co/cwPXNp4QP9
Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter lost $4.5 million with an illegal bookmaker even though wagering on sports is legal in 38 states. Here’s why the odds are good that bookies are here to stay: https://t.co/DQKD1Qhtxj https://t.co/ALg7GTHumw
What to know about bookies amid the gambling scandal around Shohei Ohtani https://t.co/QMagseFz4D
Ohtani's ex-interpreter said he bet with a bookie. Here's what we know about bookies - via @DavidPurdum https://t.co/VhA0isYXFH
California bookie at center of gambling scandal thought link to Shohei Ohtani would help business https://t.co/UxoUHXcdHi