Ohtani–Mizuhara Gambling Scandal | Bookmaker Mathew Bowyer on $300M Bets & FBI Raid

On this special "Big O" Show, JP Peterson and Orestes Destrade sit down with Mathew Bowyer, author of “Recalibrate,” the bookmaker tied to Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter Ippei Mizuhara. Bowyer details how the relationship started, the 19,000+ bets, $300M+ in action, FBI raid day, restitution, and his message about gambling addiction. We also dig into MLB/NFL betting, prop-bet pitfalls, league transparency, and why Bowyer believes Ohtani didn’t place the wagers himself.What you’ll learn:Inside the Ohtani–Mizuhara betting scandal timelineHow VIP wagering, limits, and credit lines really workWhy prop bets (and “unders”) can be easily manipulatedThe coming gambling addiction wave among young fansBowyer's rules for responsible betting and life “recalibration”If you’re into MLB, sports betting, or sports-media ethics, this one’s a must-watch.👍 Like, subscribe, and drop your questions in the comments.📘 Book mentioned: “Recalibrate” by Mathew Bowyer🎙️ Hosts: JP Peterson & Orestes Destrade | The Big O Show#ShoheiOhtani #IppeiMizuhara #MLB #SportsBetting #GamblingScandal #LosAngelesDodgers #LAAngels #BigOShow #JPetersen #OrestesDestrade #MatthewBer #Recalibrate #NFLBetting #PropBets #GamblingAddiction #BaseballPodcast