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Massachusetts Gaming Commission is reviewing Bill Simmons after he admitted on his podcast that he had his daughter’s boyfriend place bets for him on FanDuel, a proxy-betting practice that violates both Massachusetts law and FanDuel’s terms. FanDuel reported the matter, voided the bets, and could face regulatory action; the MGC can cancel wagers and seize funds if Simmons’ actions breach state regulations.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is reviewing Bill Simmons’s admission that his daughter’s boyfriend placed bets for him via his FanDuel account. Proxy betting is prohibited by state law and FanDuel’s rules, and FanDuel has voided the bets and sanctioned the account, with regulators potentially pursuing further action.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is investigating Cardinals director of college scouting Ryan Gold amid an Arizona Department of Gaming inquiry into inside-information and betting patterns; Gold’s attorney denies wrongdoing and an appeal is scheduled for September 23.
WynnBet and Betr, two mobile sports betting platforms in Massachusetts, are seeking to exit the state's market, citing low market share. The companies will request permission from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to shut down, reducing the state's mobile sports betting platforms from eight to six. DraftKings and FanDuel dominate the market, handling nearly half and 30 percent of Massachusetts bets settled in December, respectively. The Gaming Commission will also consider expanding the types of bets allowed.