Massachusetts Gaming Commission Reviewing Bill Simmons’s Proxy Bets
Simmons said he had his daughter’s boyfriend place bets for him.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is investigating allegations that Bill Simmons instructed his daughter's boyfriend to place bets on his behalf through his FanDuel account. The Commission is currently reviewing the matter after learning of Simmons's comments on his podcast. Simmons had previously bet on a couple of games, but found that the market had not adjusted for the outcome he desired.
He then asked his daughter's boyfriend, Hank, to log into his FanDuel account to place the bets. Simmons trusted Hank and provided him with the necessary code to ensure the bets were placed securely. Proxy betting, where someone else places bets on one's behalf, is against both Massachusetts law and FanDuel's terms of service. The Commission's review could result in sanctions against Simmons, including a permanent suspension of his account and the forfeiture of any winnings. FanDuel and The Ringer have not yet commented on the investigation.
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