
The recent firing of Shohei Ohtani's interpreter by the Los Angeles Dodgers has brought attention to the issue of sports betting in California. Despite the widespread legalization of sports betting in the United States, California remains one of the few states where it is still illegal.
Since the 2018 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allowed states to legalize sports betting, 38 states have embraced the industry. However, efforts to legalize sports betting in California have faced significant challenges.