California bookie pleads guilty to running illegal gambling business used by ex-Ohtani interpreter

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Shohei Ohtani,Sports Betting,Santa Ana

A Southern California bookmaker who took thousands of sports bets from the former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani has pleaded guilty to running an illegal gambling business. Mathew Bowyer entered the plea in federal court in Santa Ana on Friday. He also pleaded guilty to money laundering and subscribing to a false tax return.

Mathew Bowyer, center, a Southern California bookmaker, arrives at federal court in Santa Ana, Calif., Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. Mathew Bowyer, center, a Southern California bookmaker, arrives at federal court in Santa Ana, Calif., Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. Mathew Bowyer, center left, a Southern California bookmaker, arrives with his attorney, Diane Bass, center right, at federal court in Santa Ana, Calif., Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.

Federal prosecutors contend that Bowyer ran an illegal gambling business for at least five years in Southern California and Las Vegas, and that he took wagers from more than 700 bettors, including

 

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