Sports Legislation News

Shohei Ohtani Addresses Gambling Allegations Surrounding Former Interpreter

Lawmakers are using the scandal involving Shohei Ohtani's interpreter to draw attention to the issue of gambling addiction and push for tighter regulations on the sports betting industry. The SAFE Bet Act and the GRIT Act have been introduced to address the public health crisis of gambling addiction and to regulate sports betting. The scandal has sparked debate about the need for more stringent oversight of the industry, with concerns raised about the impact of legalized sports gambling and its potential to exacerbate gambling addiction.