Bill Simmons Faces Regulatory Review After Admitting to Proxy Sports Betting
Sports media personality Bill Simmons publicly admitted to placing proxy bets through FanDuel during a podcast interview, prompting the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to open a formal review. The investigation centers on whether his actions violated state regulations governing licensed gambling operators and employees.
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Massachusetts Gaming Commission reportedly ‘reviewing’ Bill Simmons for potential proxy betting
Bill Simmons is probably regretting being so candid on a recent episode of his eponymous podcast. The Ringer founder is reportedly in the crosshairs of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission after confessing during Sunday’s episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast that he had his daughter’s boyfriend, who lives in Msassachusetts, place wagers on his behalf, presumably…
Read full article →Bill Simmons Says “I Learned My Lesson” After Admitting to Proxy Betting on Fanduel in Podcast Interview
Fanduel says it reported the bets to Massachusetts gaming authorities, with Simmons telling his podcast listeners Tuesday that he made a mistake.
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