NBA, NHL and MLB unveil a 30-second ad promoting responsible sports betting

The NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball have joined forces to produce a 30-second ad promoting responsible sports betting. The “Never Know What’s Next” commercial unveiled Tuesday is a coordination of the three leagues, sportsbook operators DraftKings, Fanatics, PENN Entertainment and the National Council on Problem Gambling. Scott Kaufman-Ross, the NBA’s senior VP and head… Continue reading NBA, NHL and MLB unveil a 30-second ad promoting responsible sports betting

Betting scandal with Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter is far from first in pro sports

Sports and gambling are once again in the spotlight in the wake of the Los Angeles Dodgers firing Ippei Mizuhara, the interpreter and close friend of newly acquired star player Shohei Ohtani. The abrupt dismissal of the 39-year-old Mizuhara came amid reports from the Los Angeles Times and ESPN regarding his alleged ties to an… Continue reading Betting scandal with Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter is far from first in pro sports