Column: It's not just Shohei — a massive scandal involving sports betting is just around the corner
The controversy surrounding Shohei Otani is just a hint of the potential scandals arising from legalized sports betting.
The league penalty for betting on games in which a player was uninvolved — including pro or amateur games going down as far as youth leagues — is a year's suspension. For betting on games in which the player is involved, the penalty is a permanent ban. For placing bets with an illegal bookmaker, the penalty is up to the league commissioner.
After more than a century spent shunning any connection with gambling, MLB has named the gambling companies FanDuel, DraftKings and MGM Resorts International as its official sports betting partners
All but 12 states allow some form of sports betting...
