Money stolen from Shohei Ohtani was reportedly linked to Resorts World Casino

When Shohei Ohtani entered the MLB, he needed a personnel translator to help him communicate. He used Ippe Mizuhara and the two became very close. Mizuhara worked as his assistant, and translator, and was a good friend of Shohie. That was until Mizuhara was involved in a massive gambling scandal. Ippe Mizuhara stole $16 million […]

Zach Wolpin  •  01 May 2024
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Doubles Down on Sports Betting After Reinstating 6 Players For Gambling

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell joined ESPN’s “The Pat McAfee Show” on Friday to talk about the impact that sports betting has made on players, officiating and whether it could be affecting the outcome of games. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says league “didn’t support” the legalization of sports betting, believes it must adjust “I haven’t felt […]

James Foglio  •  01 May 2024
BetMGM has partnered with Play N’ GO to bring new online casino content to Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) approved Play N’ GO a manufacturer license on April 5. Roughly two weeks later, Play N’ GO announced they were launching in Pennsylvania via Rush Street Interactive’s BetRivers online casino. Play N’ GO continues its growing partnership with BetMGM in the US gambling market.  Vice President of Gaming Product […]

Zach Wolpin  •  01 May 2024
An immigrant from Laos who has cancer has won the $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot along with his wife and friend

On Monday, a man came forward to claim the $1.326 billion Powerball jackpot. His name was Cheng “Charlie” Saephan. He purchased more than 20 tickets at the Plaid Pantry in Portland, Oregon. Mr. Saephan is an immigrant who has been living in the United States since 1994. Unfortunately, Charlie is also battling cancer.  Saephan has […]

Zach Wolpin  •  01 May 2024
New Study Reveals Link Between Binge Drinking & Sports Betting

In May 2018, the Supreme Court removed the Amateur Sports Protection Act. Since that time, 38 states including the District of Columbia have some form of legalized sports betting. Over the last six years, sports gambling has become a major industry in the US.  Casinos and online sportsbooks are cashing in on the sports gambling […]

Zach Wolpin  •  29 Apr 2024
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins Says Problem Gambling Onus Is On Bettors

Since sports gambling became legalized in 2018, 38 states including Washington D.C. have had some form of sports gambling available. Being able to place bets has only become easier and easier to do. Thirty of those 38 states offer mobile sports betting. With that, gambling issues have started to become incredibly alarming.  Recently, Draft Kings […]

Zach Wolpin  •  29 Apr 2024
NCAA President Charlie Baker Calls For Ban On College Sports Props Betting

Legal sports gambling has been on the rise in recent years. In 2018, the Supreme Court took down the Amateur Sports Protection Act. Since then, 38 states including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico have legalized some form of Sports Gambling.  Recently, NCAA President Charlie Baker said that college sports prop betting was out […]

Zach Wolpin  •  29 Apr 2024