Mathew Bowyer pleads guilty to running illegal betting business in California and Las Vegas
Mathew Bowyer pleaded guilty in federal court in Santa Ana to running an illegal gambling business, money laundering and filing a false tax return, according to the account of the hearing. Prosecutors said he operated in Southern California and Las Vegas for at least five years and took wagers from more than 700 bettors. He is due to be sentenced on 7 February.
The guilty pleas concern an illegal betting operation and federal charges, relevant to enforcement against unlicensed sports wagering.