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Former Ohtani Interpreter Pleads Guilty, Nevada Casinos Fined $34M

8/4/2026

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Ippei Mizuhara (former interpreter) pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $17 million from Shohei Ohtani (Los Angeles Dodgers star) and is serving a 57-month sentence, parole in 2029.
Mizuhara told bookie Mathew Bowyer he needed money for gambling debts.
Bowyer said Mizuhara began betting within 30 days and wagered all night.
Nevada casinos will pay $34 million in fines after a probe found they failed to stop Bowyer’s laundering.

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Story summary

Ippei Mizuhara (former interpreter) pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $17 million from Shohei Ohtani (Los Angeles Dodgers star) and is serving a 57-month sentence, parole in 2029.
Mizuhara told bookie Mathew Bowyer he needed money for gambling debts.
Bowyer said Mizuhara began betting within 30 days and wagered all night.
Nevada casinos will pay $34 million in fines after a probe found they failed to stop Bowyer’s laundering.