How does a $40M gambling addiction change everything? Tune in now to find out. In this must-watch episode of Digital Social Hour, host Sean Kelly sits down with Matt Bowyer to uncover the shocking truth behind the Shohei Ohtani betting scandal. From life-altering bets and jaw-dropping wins/losses to a dramatic FBI raid and a hard reset, Matt shares it all—his highs, his lows, and how he’s recalibrating his life. 💸✨

You’ll hear how Matt turned a childhood of hustle into a multimillion-dollar bookmaking empire, only to face the consequences of a spiraling sports betting addiction. From high-stakes Super Bowl wagers to the dark mechanics of Vegas and lessons from adversity, this episode is packed with insights you don’t want to miss. 💥 Watch now and subscribe for more insider conversations on Digital Social Hour.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

00:30 - Matt Bowyer on the Shohei Ohtani Scandal

08:19 - Matt Bowyer’s Legal Troubles

09:46 - Recalibrate: Matt Bowyer’s Book

12:11 - How Matt Got His Start

16:40 - Matt's Gambling Business

19:10 - The 1.6 Million Dollar Trip to Costa Rica

23:10 - The Time He Got Paid $1M in Cash

25:44 - How Much He's Lost Gambling

28:54 - His Biggest Bet Ever

33:30 - Betting on College Sports

36:00 - Will You Ever Get Unbanned from Casinos

40:00 - How You Made the Casinos Work for You

46:05 - Getting a Gun Pulled on You

51:29 - Best Sports Bettor Matt Ever Met

53:58 - The Raid

56:29 - What They Took

57:53 - The FBI Raided You Before

59:11 - The Casinos Are In Trouble

1:00:00 - Where to Find Matt

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