Bill Simmons admits illegal proxy betting after Massachusetts probe

Bill Simmons admits illegal proxy betting after Massachusetts probe

Bill Simmons told listeners on his podcast that the bets placed through his daughter’s boyfriend in Massachusetts were voided after the state gaming commission flagged the activity as illegal proxy betting. The Boston Globe reported that his admission prompted the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to launch an investigation, and FanDuel said it was reviewing the matter.

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September 02, 2026
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Bill Simmons acknowledges illegal proxy betting after Massachusetts investigation
Bill Simmons acknowledges illegal proxy betting after Massachusetts investigation

Yahoo Sports • 02 Sep 17:27

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.

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Massachusetts gaming commission investigates Bill Simmons' proxy sports betting
Massachusetts gaming commission investigates Bill Simmons' proxy sports betting

The Boston Globe • 02 Sep 11:41

Bill Simmons admitted on his podcast that he let his daughter’s boyfriend place bets for him in Massachusetts, prompting a probe by the state gaming commission and a response from FanDuel.

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Bill Simmons admits to using proxy bets on FanDuel and apologizes on his podcast
Bill Simmons admits to using proxy bets on FanDuel and apologizes on his podcast

The Hollywood Reporter • 02 Sep 03:13

Podcast host Bill Simmons said he placed sports wagers through his daughter’s boyfriend in Massachusetts while in California, violating proxy-betting rules, and FanDuel and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission have responded.

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Bill Simmons says proxy bets were voided after using daughter's boyfriend to place wagers
Bill Simmons says proxy bets were voided after using daughter's boyfriend to place wagers

Awful Announcing • 02 Sep 02:03

Sports commentator Bill Simmons confirmed that bets placed through his daughter’s boyfriend were canceled after the Massachusetts Gaming Commission intervened, noting he had violated proxy-betting rules.

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September 01, 2026
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Massachusetts Gaming Commission probes Bill Simmons' proxy betting admission
Massachusetts Gaming Commission probes Bill Simmons' proxy betting admission

Front Office Sports • 01 Sep 21:45

The state gaming regulator is reviewing Bill Simmons' claim that he let his daughter's boyfriend place bets on his FanDuel account, after the sportsbook voided the wagers and sanctioned the account.

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