Dominican Baseball Pitchers Indicted in Illegal Betting Scandal

Major League Baseball pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz of the Cleveland Guardians indicted for allegedly taking bribes to throw pitches, highlighting a massive illegal sports betting industry in the Dominican Republic. Despite three thousand five hundred registered betting shops, illegal betting remains prevalent, with many gamblers choosing unregulated businesses. The situation has caused dismay among Dominican fans and legislators are debating a bill to regulate gambling amidst the upcoming Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League final. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.