Bill Simmons Apologizes for Proxy Betting on Fanduel in new Podcast
The Hollywood Reporter • • sports
Key Points:
- Bill Simmons, head of talk at Spotify and podcast host, admitted to using his daughter's boyfriend to place proxy sports bets on Fanduel while he was in California, where online sports betting is illegal.
- Simmons acknowledged on his podcast that he was unaware of the proxy betting rules and that the bets were voided; he expressed regret and joked about the situation involving his daughter's boyfriend.
- Fanduel, a major sponsor of Simmons' Ringer podcast network, confirmed it took action by voiding the bets, reporting the incident to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), and managing the account in line with regulations.
- The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is investigating the proxy betting issue after it was flagged by listeners, with staff currently reviewing the matter.
- Simmons, a highly influential podcast figure and executive at Spotify, appears apologetic and is seeking to move past the controversy.
