Simmons admits proxy betting on Fanduel, bets voided as investigation begins

Bill Simmons said on his podcast that he had his daughter’s boyfriend place proxy bets on Fanduel while he was in California; he claimed he didn’t know proxy betting rules. The bets were voided, Fanduel reported the matter to Massachusetts gaming authorities, and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission said it’s reviewing the comments. Simmons apologized and said he learned his lesson, with no immediate consequences announced.