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Illegal Bets in the Dominican Republic Come Under Scrutiny After MLB Pitchers Arrested
Clase and Ortiz face up to 65 years for allegedly throwing pitches to defraud bettors in a scheme linked to Major League Baseball prop bets.
- On Thursday, Nov. 13, Emmanuel Clase, Cleveland Guardians pitcher, was arrested at JFK Airport after arriving from the Dominican Republic and indicted alongside Luis Ortiz, facing up to 65 years in prison.
- Prosecutors allege the scheme involved pitchers deliberately tossing balls in targeted situations to help bettors win fraudulent wagers, exploiting individual-pitch prop bets through micro-level wagering.
- Following the indictments, MLB announced an agreement with prominent U.S. sportsbooks to limit prop bets, and Luis Ortiz pleaded not guilty and was released on $500,000 bond with GPS monitoring.
- Resources for gambling help are being highlighted, including 24/7 hotlines at 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-522-4700, 1-800-BETS-OFF, and 1-800-9-WITH-IT, while Gannett may earn revenue from sports-betting operators.
- Amid the arrests, wagering rules and consumer warnings were reiterated, emphasizing gambling is restricted to those 21 or older and publishers' wagering disclaimers highlight financial risk warnings.
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Illegal bets in the Dominican Republic come under scrutiny after MLB pitchers arrested
Baseball and bets go hand-in-hand in the Dominican Republic, where professional athletes, musicians and even legislators go public with their wagers.
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