1199 - Shohei Ohtani's Interpreter

Scandal involving Shohei Ohtani's interpreter, accused of incurring substantial gambling debts. Dr. Beckett ponders the possibility of the gambling accusations being shifted towards the purchasing and investing in sports cards, particularly those of Ohtani, highlighting the thin line between gambling and informed speculation in the hobby. Further, he reflects on the implications of insider gambling, its potential to corrupt the purity of sports, and the necessity for audits and oversight in financial dealings within the sports and entertainment industry. Throughout, Dr. Beckett maintains a critical stance on gambling, advocating for the integrity of sports and expressing hope for a resolution that safeguards the reputation of involved parties like Shohei Ohtani. 00:37 The Shohei Ohtani Interpreter Gambling Controversy02:59 Exploring the Nature of Gambling and Its Impact03:25 The Intersection of Gambling and Sports Card Collecting07:03 The Ethical Dilemmas of Insider Trading in Sports Cards  

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Opinions on Prices: Dr. James Beckett, coming out of retirement, stories, serialized, encyclopedic, covering sports cards, based on his six decades of intensive experience. Shorter format podcasts addressing players and issues.