Writer: Associated Press
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
Alabama gambling bill faces uncertain outlook in second half of legislative session
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Legislation to start a state lottery — and possibly allow casinos and other gambling devices — faces an uncertain... 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
Florida online sports betting challenge is denied by state’s highest court
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Opponents of online sports betting in Florida on Thursday lost their latest fight against a Seminole Tribe agreement... more
Cavs coach Bickerstaff says he received threats from gamblers, feels sports betting ‘gone too far’
Cleveland Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff revealed he received threats from gamblers last season and reported it to the NBA. While being... more
Basketball fans revel in, and bet on, March Madness tournament
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — This is the best time of the year for Mark Bawers: Day after day of uninterrupted college basketball, all of it... more
Iowa’s Caitlin Clark behind increased betting interest in women’s college basketball
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Caitlin Clark’s audacious logo 3-pointers and record-breaking accomplishments have driven sports fans who previously... more
Atlantic City: Beach erosion has casinos desperately seeking sand by summer
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The ocean and beaches have always been a part of Atlantic City’s identity: from salt water taffy to Miss America... more
It’s March Madness and more people than ever can legally bet on basketball games
People in North Carolina may have a little more riding on this year’s NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, as they will be able... more
