FanDuel faces enforcement hearing after Simmons’ proxy bets
Simmons admitted on his podcast he let his daughter’s boyfriend place the wagers for him.
The hit
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission voted to hold an adjudicatory hearing over proxy betting involving media personality Bill Simmons, according to the regulator. Simmons admitted on his 30 August podcast he had his daughter’s boyfriend place FanDuel bets for him.
Why it matters
Proxy betting breaks both MGC & FanDuel rules. Commissioner Eileen O’Brien called the case an “opportunity” for a “deeper dive” into proxy betting.
The record
| Wagers placed | 22 bets over three days, 7-19 August 2026 (MGC) |
|---|---|
| Total staked | $21,800 via proxy betting (MGC) |
| Podcast admission | Simmons named his daughter’s boyfriend as the proxy on 30 August podcast |
| FanDuel response | Self-reported violation, voided bets, took unspecified account action (FanDuel) |
| Enforcement scope | IEB says action could target FanDuel, Simmons or the proxy (Zachary Mercer, IEB) |
What happens next
No hearing date has been set.
Sources: MGC To Hold Enforcement Hearing On Simmons’ Proxy Betting
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