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Ex-Agent Sentenced for Gambling Fraud Linked to Ohtani

8/30/2025

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Mathew Bowyer received a 12-month prison sentence for illegal gambling and tax fraud.
He paid $1.6 million in restitution and cooperated with federal authorities.
Bowyer admitted to a gambling addiction and expressed regret for involving Shohei Ohtani.
His client, Ippei Mizuhara, is serving a 57-month sentence for defrauding Ohtani of nearly $17 million.
Bowyer's case underscores persistent illegal sports betting issues in California.

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Story summary

Mathew Bowyer received a 12-month prison sentence for illegal gambling and tax fraud.
He paid $1.6 million in restitution and cooperated with federal authorities.
Bowyer admitted to a gambling addiction and expressed regret for involving Shohei Ohtani.
His client, Ippei Mizuhara, is serving a 57-month sentence for defrauding Ohtani of nearly $17 million.
Bowyer's case underscores persistent illegal sports betting issues in California.