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Sep 24
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The $50M Bookie: Ohtani Scandal REVEALED...

Omar Elattar
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In this episode, we sit down with high-stakes gambler Matthew Bowyer, who opens up about placing over $1 billion in bets, running one of the most infamous illegal sportsbooks in the U.S., and the FBI raid that changed his life. From building a multi-million dollar empire to facing years of potential prison time, Matt shares the untold truth behind the Shohei Ohtani scandal, the psychological cost of chasing adrenaline and money, and how he’s now turning rock bottom into redemption. If you’ve ever wondered what it really feels like to lose everything—and fight to rebuild your life—this episode is a must-watch.

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Timestamps
 00:00:00 Intro – Meet Matthew Bowyer, Billion-Dollar Gambler
 00:01:42 Casino Limits & Building Bankrolls
 00:04:04 Running Poker Games at 12 Years Old
 00:08:06 Intervention That Shut Down His High School Poker Ring
 00:12:08 Starting Over: Busboy Hustle to Brokerage Firm
 00:18:49 Becoming a Top Commodity Broker at 19
 00:22:33 Vegas Wins, Dopamine, and Addiction Begins
 00:27:15 Losing $3M in a Night & Chasing Bigger Bets
 00:33:40 The Shohei Ohtani Scandal – Matt’s Side of the Story
 00:42:15 Running an Offshore Sportsbook With 1,200 Clients
 00:45:50 October 2023 FBI Raid – Guns Drawn, Assets Seized
 00:50:21 What It’s Like to Face Federal Time
 00:55:09 Impact on His Wife, Kids & Redefining Fatherhood
 01:03:12 Recalibrate: The Book, The Message & The Mindset
 01:07:30 Why Success Without Fulfillment Is the Ultimate Failure
 01:12:05 Facing the Fire: Public Redemption Through Transparency
 01:17:25 What He'd Tell His 18-Year-Old Self Today
 01:22:45 Final Words: Legacy, Loyalty, and Leadership

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