"From Scandal to Exoneration: The Rollercoaster Journey of Shohei Ohtani"

Ippei Mizuhara, an interpreter for Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, is charged with felony bank fraud and court-ordered to attend a gambling addiction treatment program after allegedly stealing over $16 million to pay off his sports betting debts. Experts note that Mizuhara's behavior reflects common patterns of problem gambling, which has become more prevalent with the rise of online sports betting. Problem gambling experts emphasize the need for increased federal support and regulation to address the growing issue of gambling addiction, while a recovering gambling addict shares his own experience and recovery journey.