While the volume of wagers has ascended in recent years, gambling has been a part of the sports world for many decades.
Back in 1919, eight members of the Chicago White Sox allegedly threw the World Series. Although a jury ruled not guilty on the charges, each player received a lifetime ban from Major League Baseball.
There have been investigations into players, coaches and referees alike for improper bets, point-shaving and other violations. The findings have led to suspensions, bans, resignations, cancellations, dismissals and a whole lot of significant penalties.
The recent scandal involving Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, is simply the latest story of the complications that sports gambling can bring to athletes—both amateur and professional.
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At about 6am on Friday, A-League Men star Ulises Davila was arrested by NSW Police at his South Coogee home in connection with a betting racket worth thousands
The back-and-forth of the Florida sports betting bill wages on as the US Department of Justice (DoJ) filed its response in the Supreme Court on Monday (May
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