Bill Simmons’ proxy betting admission catches eye of Mass. Gaming Commission

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is reviewing Bill Simmons’ latest confession to utilizing his daughter’s boyfriend to proxy wager on his FanDuel account. 

“The Commission is aware of the comments made on the Bill Simmons Podcast and staff are currently reviewing the matter,” MGC spokesman Thomas Mills advised Front Office Sports.

While discussing AFC win whole bets on his eponymous podcast Monday, Simmons, the founding father of The Ringer and a former ESPN columnist, reluctantly shared that he requested his daughter’s boyfriend, Hank, to signal into his FanDuel account in Massachusetts — a authorized sports activities betting state — whereas he was in California, the place it’s unlawful.

FanDuel despatched an authentication code to his telephone, he stated, which he then gave to Hank so he may entry the account and place the wagers in Massachusetts.

“He’s putting in bets for me, and honestly, it was the closest I’ve ever felt to Hank,” Simmons stated. “It’s a real bonding moment for us.”

It apparently wasn’t a one-time association, both.

“A week later, [I] called him up, ran it back,” Simmons stated. “We did some more.”

FanDuel, The Ringer’s unique sports activities betting accomplice, advised The Post it took motion after studying of Simmons’ feedback.

“We became aware of the issue and handled it consistent with our Terms and Conditions and Massachusetts Gaming Commission regulations, including reporting the matter to the MGC, voiding the bets, and actioning the account,” FanDuel stated in an announcement to The Post.

In Massachusetts, laws require sportsbooks to stop prospects from putting wagers as brokers or proxies for others. Anyone wagering on one other individual’s behalf may also be categorized as a “prohibited person” beneath state gaming guidelines.

FanDuel’s phrases state that accounts are for private use and prohibit prospects from wagering on behalf of one other individual or permitting another person to entry their account.

The sportsbook warns that proxy betting may end up in a everlasting account suspension and the forfeiture of winnings.

The Ringer didn’t instantly reply to requests for remark from The Post.