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Brooklyn man arrested in sports betting scheme with banned NBA player
June 4, 2024 | 6:09pmLong Phi Pham, 38, also known as “Bruce,” was nabbed Monday while trying to board a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Australia on a one-way ticket.
MLB infielder facing lifetime ban for allegedly betting on his team's games
June 3, 2024 | 4:24pmMLB is investigating injured Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano for violating baseball's gambling policy — with the possibility of a lifetime ban.
Experts warn of dangerous weight loss drug side effect: reckless behavior
May 29, 2024 | 1:13pmAdd this to the growing list of bizarre side effects.
Ex-Shohei Ohtani teammate placed bets with same alleged bookie Ippei Mizuhara used
May 17, 2024 | 10:37pmAn alleged California bookmaker's client list reportedly included a former teammate of Shohei Ohtani and another former minor leaguer.
Why May 18 is the luckiest day of the year, according to an astrologer
May 15, 2024 | 9:03amMark your calendars, place your bets and ready your wishes as fortunate awaits you this month.
Ex-Shohei Ohtani interpreter pleads not guilty ahead of plea deal in $17M fraud case
May 14, 2024 | 8:01pmProsecutors say Ippei Mizuhara stole nearly $17 million from Ohtani to pay off sports gambling debts during a yearslong scheme.
Ex-Shohei Ohtani translator's alleged $17 million theft inspires TV show
May 9, 2024 | 8:14pmThe real-life made-for-TV drama around the gambling scandal involving Shohei Ohtani’s former translator Ippei Mizuhara is indeed heading for the small screen.
High Stakes for High Schoolers: Wanna bet teens need gambling education?
May 7, 2024 | 7:00amEvery teen sports gambler has dreams of hitting it big one day on a parlay with more legs than a millipede, but they don’t take a step back to examine...
Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter allegedly put multiple $500,000 payments in stolen funds into casinos
April 30, 2024 | 10:57pmNew details are emerging over the millions allegedly stolen by former Dodgers interpreter Ippei Mizuhara from superstar Shohei Ohtani and where the money went after it was wired to an...
Sands official rips NY for slow-walking state gaming licenses with 3 casinos planned downstate
April 28, 2024 | 4:46pmIt's hard to open a betting parlor in New York, says one of the world's prominent casino operators. Patrick Dumont, president and chief operating officer of Sands Casino.
New York lawmaker eyes expansion of fantasy sports games, leagues -- with one catch
April 21, 2024 | 7:19pmA New York lawmaker wants to expand fantasy sports games and update rules to keep pace with fan preferences and changes in the market.
'Sal the Shoemaker' pleads guilty to operating Mafia gambling ring out of Long Island shop
April 17, 2024 | 7:13amSalvatore Rubino, 60, also known as “Sal the Shoemaker,” pleaded guilty in federal court on Tuesday to a slew of charges related to the illegal gambling business and using the...
Dodgers 'knew' Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter was 'doing some shady stuff' amid gambling scandal: All-Star
April 16, 2024 | 6:48pmDodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow said the team knew right away that Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was into "shady" dealings.
Hypocritical Roger Goodell went from fierce adversary of sports betting to partner
April 6, 2024 | 2:39pmNow so much of the NFL’s revenue is predicated on gambling — on NFL fans and TV viewers losing their money as the only business mission.
The Complete Guide to Roulette Strategy
April 2, 2024 | 8:04pmLearn all about how roulette payouts and odds work, plus check out the best roulette strategies and online casinos that offer roulette games!
Powerball jackpot reaches $1 billion for Monday night drawing
April 1, 2024 | 5:15pmTonight's Powerball drawing is one for the record books: the jackpot climbing to the $1 billion mark for just the fifth time in its history
Meet the NJ liquor store clerk who sold $1.13B Mega Millions ticket
March 27, 2024 | 5:57pmTiYahna Bambaata held the life-changing winning ticket in her hand at the Neptune Township ShopRite Liquor store before handing it over to the lucky customer.
Dave Roberts happy Shohei Ohtani's interpreter was fired for this one surprising reason
March 27, 2024 | 12:37amMizuhara had been one of Ohtani’s closest companions in the United States until the Japanese star's camp alleged the interpreter stole millions from Ohtani.
MLB launches probe into Shohei Ohtani, interpreter amid 'massive theft' allegations
March 22, 2024 | 6:56pmThe MLB announcement came on the day Ohtani was photographed landing in Los Angeles with his wife.
Baseball hoping Shohei Ohtani stays on right side of uncrossable line
March 21, 2024 | 6:22pmCovering a gambling nut for a friend isn’t illegal, and it doesn’t violate baseball’s sacrosanct policy against gambling. But it sure pushes the game’s biggest name perilously close to the...