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Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase arrested at JFK following indictment in alleged MLB sports betting scheme

Thursday, November 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase was arrested by FBI agents upon arriving at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City on Thursday, as he surrendered following his indictment this month in connection with an alleged sports gambling scheme.Clase, who had... Read More.

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz pleads not guilty in connection to MLB sports betting scandal

Wednesday, November 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz pleaded not guilty to several conspiracy charges accusing him of rigging pitches he through so sports bettors could take home a windfall.Appearing in a Brooklyn court on Wednesday, Ortiz appeared in a leather jacket and his... Read More.

Sports bettors could become victims of fraud if proper protections aren’t followed: IRS official

Saturday, September 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Sports books in New York state generated $527.6 million in bets during the first week of the NFL season, according to the New York Gaming Commission, but the head of the Internal Revenue Service's criminal investigation agency warns that sports bettors... Read More.

Online Sports Betting still a possibility in Hawaii

Wednesday, April 23 by Jack Gist

Governor Josh Green said he will not veto a bill to allow online sports betting in Hawaii if it comes out of the state Legislature with proper safeguards. Meanwhile, the state House debated a proposal to study casino gaming which is tied to the... Read More.

Legalized sports gambling in Hawaii

Friday, April 11 by Jack Gist

There’s a bill gaining momentum through the Hawaii state legislature that will legalize and regulate sports gambling in the state as early as this summer. It’s a trend that’s swept the nation, with 39 states legalizing the practice since a federal Supreme Court ruling in... Read More.

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Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase arrested at JFK following indictment in alleged MLB sports betting scheme

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz pleads not guilty in connection to MLB sports betting scandal

Sports bettors could become victims of fraud if proper protections aren’t followed: IRS official

Online Sports Betting still a possibility in Hawaii

Legalized sports gambling in Hawaii

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