🔍The Dodgers fired Otani's interpreter and friend for incurring gambling debt.
💰The debt, amounting to $4.5 million, was paid from Otani's bank account.
🔄Otani's camp accuses the interpreter of massive debt, while the interpreter claims Otani was aware but unhappy.
🔁The story keeps changing, with different versions emerging.
❔MLB and Otani's future hang in the balance as the investigation unfolds.
What happened in the Showy Otani gambling scandal?
—Otani's interpreter allegedly incurred $4.5 million in gambling debt and paid it from Otani's bank account, leading to his firing by the Dodgers.
Was Otani aware of the gambling?
—According to different versions, Otani's camp accuses the interpreter of massive debt, while the interpreter claims Otani was aware but unhappy.
Is gambling illegal in California?
—Yes, sports gambling is still illegal in California.
What are the possible consequences for Otani?
—If proven true, Otani may face legal consequences and jeopardize his career in MLB.
How is MLB handling the case?
—MLB's approach to the investigation and potential consequences is uncertain.
00:02Otani's interpreter fired for gambling debt
00:08$4.5 million debt paid from Otani's bank account
00:14Conflicting versions of the story emerge
02:01MLB investigation and potential consequences
