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By SectorWire desk ·
The MGC confirmed on Wednesday that it is investigating sports podcaster Bill Simmons over proxy betting in Massachusetts. Simmons said he had repeatedly used his daughter’s boyfriend’s FanDuel account to place wagers.
The MGC’s investigation places Simmons’ repeated wagering through another person’s FanDuel account under regulatory scrutiny.
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The MGC review examines account access and betting practices prohibited by Massachusetts rules and FanDuel policies.
Simmons’ reported account sharing could breach FanDuel terms and Massachusetts proxy wagering rules, raising compliance concerns.
FanDuel’s account action and notification to Massachusetts’ MGC bring reported proxy betting to regulators’ attention.
FanDuel faces a Massachusetts regulatory investigation into alleged proxy betting involving Bill Simmons.
Massachusetts regulators are reviewing FanDuel after Bill Simmons admitted an associate placed bets using his account.
The inquiry could inform MGC policy on safeguards for AI use in sportsbook marketing and responsible gaming.