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Massachusetts Gaming Commission investigating Bill Simmons proxy bets
FanDuel voided the bets and reported the matter as the Massachusetts Gaming Commission reviews whether Simmons broke proxy betting rules.
- On Tuesday, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission announced a review of Bill Simmons after the sports podcaster admitted on his podcast to using a proxy to place bets in Massachusetts while residing in California.
- Simmons explained on his podcast that he gave his daughter's boyfriend, Hank, his FanDuel login credentials to place wagers because sports betting remains illegal in California, where he resides.
- FanDuel confirmed it voided the bets and actioned Simmons' account after learning of the arrangement, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY, noting the activity violated terms of service and state regulations.
- Proxy betting is strictly prohibited under MGC regulations and FanDuel terms, as third parties placing wagers using another person's account can result in permanent suspension and forfeiture of winnings.
- In a new episode released Tuesday, Simmons acknowledged the mistake, stating "I did not know about the proxy rules" and accepted the consequences as a learned lesson regarding sports betting regulations.
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