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Part 1: Ohtani's Bookie Matthew Bowyer on How Gambling Took Him from Trailer Parks to $600K a Year
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Matthew Bowyer, a high-stakes bookmaker, revealed striking details about receiving a $500,000 gambling wire transfer directly from MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani. In an exclusive interview, Bowyer explained that the money was wired at Ohtani’s request to increase his betting limit, though the funds were actually used by Ohtani’s interpreter, Mizuho, who gambled heavily but lost the entire sum within two weeks. Bowyer described Mizuho as one of the worst bettors he’d ever seen, frequently betting on soccer and steering clear of baseball wagers, likely to avoid regulatory scrutiny.
Despite the lucrative operation—Bowyer claimed profits of about $1.5 million monthly—his gambling business came under federal investigation. On October 5, 2023, 129 federal agents raided Bowyer’s home, confiscating his assets. The raid was reportedly triggered by a tip connected to a longstanding conflict involving Resorts World casino and an individual named Robinhood 702, who implicated Bowyer during the dispute. Bowyer remains entwined in ongoing legal battles while providing insights into the complex and risky underground gambling world tied to sports figures.
