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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Bill Simmons Massachusetts Gaming Commission FanDuel Thomas Mills

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Massachusetts, United States California, United States

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2026年九月02日
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‘Learned my lesson’: Bill Simmons breaks silence on gambling controversy
‘Learned my lesson’: Bill Simmons breaks silence on gambling controversy

Yahoo Sports • 09月02日 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.

可信度 72% 操纵 8% 中立
Bill Simmons' sports betting under investigation in Massachusetts
Bill Simmons' sports betting under investigation in Massachusetts

The Boston Globe • 09月02日 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.

可信度 78% 操纵 10% 中立
Bill Simmons Apologizes for Proxy Betting on Fanduel in new Podcast
Bill Simmons Apologizes for Proxy Betting on Fanduel in new Podcast

The Hollywood Reporter • 09月02日 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.

可信度 72% 操纵 9% 中立
Bill Simmons says bets were voided after using daughter's boyfriend as proxy
Bill Simmons says bets were voided after using daughter's boyfriend as proxy

Awful Announcing • 09月02日 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.

可信度 66% 操纵 27% 中立
2026年九月01日
1 篇总计
Massachusetts Reviewing Bill Simmons’s Proxy Betting Admission
Massachusetts Reviewing Bill Simmons’s Proxy Betting Admission

Front Office Sports • 09月01日 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.

可信度 72% 操纵 7% 中立