Bill Simmons acknowledges illegal proxy betting after Massachusetts investigation
The media personality admitted on his podcast that he used his daughter's boyfriend to place bets in Massachusetts, violating proxy betting rules, and said the wagers were voided.
Bill Simmons said on his podcast that he had his daughter’s 21-year-old boyfriend log into his FanDuel account and place bets for him while he was in California, where sports betting is prohibited. He explained that he sent the authentication code to the boyfriend, who then wagered using Simmons’s funds from previous winnings. Simmons later described the arrangement as a "bonding moment" with the boyfriend.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission investigated the activity after learning that proxy betting, which is illegal in the state, had occurred. Simmons confirmed that all of the bets were voided and that he was unaware of the specific rule prohibiting another person from placing bets on his behalf.
"I learned my lesson; apparently, proxy betting, not allowed. I actually thought it was, but that's fine," Simmons said.
He added that he plans to place his own wagers when he visits Boston, noting that the incident has made him more aware of betting regulations.