‘Learned my lesson’: Bill Simmons breaks silence on gambling controversy
Yahoo Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Bill Simmons admitted on his podcast to using his daughter's boyfriend to place sports bets on his behalf in Massachusetts, as betting is illegal where Simmons lives in California.
- Proxy betting is illegal, and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission investigated Simmons and his proxy bettor, ultimately voiding all their bets.
- Simmons acknowledged his mistake on the podcast, stating he was unaware of the proxy betting rules and has "learned his lesson."
- Despite the incident, Simmons plans to visit Boston soon and place bets himself, emphasizing he will follow the rules going forward.
