Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani evades media after interpreter’s alleged gambling debt
Shohei Ohtani “did not appear at the Dodgers clubhouse while media was allowed in.” The Washington Post’s Chelsea Janes reported Thursday.This comes in the wake of bombshell statements leveled at the interpreter for allegedly being involved in “grand theft” – using the Two-Way Superstar’s funds to place bets with alleged illegal bookmakers. As other Dodgers […]
Shohei Ohtani camp changed tune on interpreter’s $4.5 million gambling debt
The news surrounding Shohei Ohtani’s translation was strange enough until details emerged about how the details had changed over the past 24 hours. On Wednesday afternoon, the Los Angeles Times revealed the bombshell that Ohtani’s translator, Ippei Mizuhara, had committed a “grand theft” of millions of dollars of the baseball superstar’s funds to place bets […]
MGM Denies Claim Bruno Mars Owes Casino $50 Million in Gambling Debt
MGM Resorts denies recent claims that singer Bruno Mars owes casinos $50 million in gambling debts, calling statements provided by Las Vegas insiders to NewsNation “completely false.” He said there is. “We are proud of our relationship with Bruno Mars, one of the world’s most thrilling and dynamic performers,” MGM Resorts International said. Said variety. […]
How Mattress Mack can risk millions gambling and never lose
Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale may be the smartest sports bettor in the country, as well as the most prolific. McIngvale is a furniture salesman by day and sports bettor by night, and he literally can’t lose when he places a bet. He has been known to bet millions of dollars on a single bet, winning […]
MGM Grand Now ‘Owns’ Bruno Mars After He Racked Up $50 Million in Gambling Debt
The MGM Grand Casino in Las Vegas reportedly “owns” singer Bruno Mars, who has $50 million in gambling debts. “He owes MGM millions of dollars.” [from gambling],” sauce Said News Land of Mars. “His debt reached $50 million. [The MGM] It’s basically his.” “He earns $90 million a year from his casino contract, but then he […]
Bruno Mars Reportedly Owes MGM Casino $50 Million From Gambling
Bruno Mars reportedly owes MGM Casino $50 million in gambling debt and is in the midst of a financial crisis, according to NewsNation on Thursday. The famous artist with chart-topping hits is reportedly an experienced gambler who racked up millions of dollars in debt at the gaming tables, with sums as high as $50 million […]
Online gambling revenue skyrockets in NJ, while in-person slump continues
Internet gambling revenues continue to soar in New Jersey, with online casinos taking a growing share of the gambling pie. Atlantic City Casino and his online partners won him $182 million in Internet gambling in February. Sports betting was also strong during the Super Bowl month, according to numbers released Friday by the state Gaming […]
NBA’s Rudy Gobert fined $100,000 for suggesting refs were influenced by gambling
The NBA on Sunday charged Minnesota center Rudy Gobert with making a gesture during a Friday night game that suggested referees were improperly influenced by gambling and related calls. It was announced that a fine of $1.00 was imposed. During Friday’s game between the Timberwolves and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Gobert rubbed his fingers together and […]
Temple-UAB investigation into suspicious gambling movement, explained
A dramatic change in the point spread for the men’s basketball game between the Temple Owls and UAB Blazers prompted an investigation by gambling company US Integrity Thursday night. According to Sports Illustrated. UAB entered opening day as a -1.5 point favorite against Temple. Hours later, the line moved to UAB -8 with no significant […]
New York, Maryland, and possibly California could be welcoming online gambling
With Rhode Island this week becoming the seventh state in the U.S. to launch Internet gambling, industry panelists at the Online Gambling Conference said Wednesday that several more states will join the fray in the coming years. I predicted it would be deafening. Some speakers at the Next.io Forum on Internet Gambling and Sports Betting […]