FanDuel voids Bill Simmons bets as Massachusetts probe opens
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is reviewing bets Bill Simmons had placed by proxy while he was in California.
The hit
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is investigating podcaster Bill Simmons after he admitted on his own show to having someone else place bets for him. Simmons said his daughter’s boyfriend placed the wagers in Boston while he was in Los Angeles. FanDuel says it voided the bets, actioned the account & reported the matter to the commission.
Why it matters
The commission says proxy bets break state rules. Simmons was in California, making his case a live example of the patchwork problem some federal lawmakers & critics have raised.
The record
| Admission | Simmons said he did not know proxy betting rules existed |
|---|---|
| Action taken | FanDuel voided the bets, actioned the account & reported the matter to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission |
| Regulator response | Commission spokesperson Thomas Mills confirmed the commission is aware of the bets & said the matter is under review |
| Location gap | Sports betting is legal in Massachusetts but not in California |
What happens next
Watch for the Massachusetts Gaming Commission’s findings on Simmons’ account & whether any penalty follows FanDuel’s voiding of the bets.
Sources: Bing: gambling regulator · Massachusetts Gaming Commission investigating Bill Simmons proxy bets
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