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- The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is reviewing podcast comments by Bill Simmons describing how his daughter’s boyfriend placed bets for him.
- Simmons’ shared arrangement violates both Massachusetts proxy betting regulations and FanDuel’s strict terms of service prohibiting third-party account access.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is reviewing comments by Bill Simmons after he said on his podcast that his daughter’s boyfriend placed wagers for him using his FanDuel account.
The review matters because both Massachusetts rules and FanDuel’s house policies prohibit forms of proxy betting and account sharing. The case also puts a spotlight on how regulators and operators may respond when public comments appear to describe conduct that could violate sportsbook rules.
An MGC spokesman told Front Office Sports: “The Commission is aware of the comments made on the Bill Simmons Podcast and staff is currently reviewing the matter.”
According to the source report, Simmons said he gave his daughter’s boyfriend, Hank, access to his FanDuel account so bets could be placed on his behalf. Simmons said on the podcast: “I let Hank log into my FanDuel as me. I get the code to make sure it’s me to my phone. I give him the code, he logs in.”
He also explained why he used Hank rather than another family member, saying: “I can’t have my daughter do it. My dad would have no idea how to do it. But Hank, I really trust Hank.”
Why the review centers on proxy betting rules
The article says the MGC is examining whether Simmons’ arrangement violated Massachusetts proxy betting rules. It also notes that FanDuel is legal in Massachusetts but not in California, where Simmons has lived for the last two decades.
FanDuel’s rules, as cited in the report, prohibit customers from allowing third parties to place wagers through their accounts or from sharing account information. The operator’s policy states: “This is considered proxy betting and if detected by FanDuel, may result in a permanent suspension and forfeiture of winnings.”
The source also says Massachusetts rules allow wagers to be canceled and funds confiscated if Hank is determined to be a “prohibited person.”
Neither The Ringer nor FanDuel responded to Front Office Sports’ request for comment, according to the report.
What could happen next
For now, the matter remains at the review stage. The key unanswered questions are whether the Massachusetts Gaming Commission will determine that a violation occurred, whether any wagers will be canceled, and whether FanDuel will take action on the account.
The report said Front Office Sports disclosed the regulator’s review two days after Simmons’ podcast appearance. Listener comments on Spotify, also cited in the article, questioned whether the arrangement was allowed under sportsbook rules.
At this point, the only confirmed action is that MGC staff are reviewing the comments. No formal finding or penalty had been announced as of the source report’s publication on Sept. 2, 2026.
Source: As reported by Sean James.
