Tag: MLB
Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports, interpreter stole money, told lies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani said Monday he never bet on sports or knowingly paid any gambling debts accumulated by his longtime... more
MLB investigating gambling, theft allegations involving Shohei Ohtani and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has opened a formal investigation into illegal gambling and theft allegations involving Los Angeles... more
Firing of Ohtani’s interpreter a reminder sports betting is still illegal in California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The firing of Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter by the Los Angeles Dodgers over allegations of illegal gambling and... more
Chicago: Kyle Long places first bet at DraftKings Sportsbook
Former Chicago Bear Kyle Long made history as he placed the first bet at the new DraftKings Sportsbook in near Wrigley Field in Chicago.... more
Bally’s outlines A’s ballpark, Tropicana closure, and redevelopment plans to Nevada regulators
Bally’s executives told Nevada gaming regulators Wednesday they’re on track to close the Tropicana Las Vegas on April 2 and continue to... more
Epic Global Solutions, Entain Foundation U.S., announce gambling-issue program for minor league baseball teams
Major League Baseball, Epic Global Solutions, and Entain Foundation U.S. Thursday announced a program to address gambling issues among... more
NBA, NHL and MLB unveil a 30-second ad promoting responsible sports betting
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball have joined forces to produce a 30-second ad promoting responsible sports betting.... more
Top Nevada lawmakers applaud MLB approval of A’s relocation to Las Vegas
As Major League Baseball authorized the move of the Oakland A’s to the Las Vegas Strip, leading Nevada lawmakers defended their decision to... more
MLB owners approve A’s move from Oakland to Las Vegas, with a new ballpark to open in 2028
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — One of Rob Manfred’s first trips after his election as baseball commissioner nine years ago was to Oakland to... more
Missouri’s pro sports teams push to get legal sports gambling on 2024 ballot
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A coalition of Missouri’s professional sports teams is backing a new effort to legalize sports betting that... more
