# Bill Simmons Says “I Learned My Lesson” After Admitting to Proxy Betting on Fanduel in Podcast Interview

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/bill-simmons-says-i-learned-my-lesson-after-admitting-to-proxy-betting-on-fanduel-in-podcast-interview/
- Published: 2026-09-02T03:11:56+00:00
- Original publisher: The Hollywood Reporter
- Original article: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/bill-simmons-apoligizes-proxy-betting-fanduel-podcast-1236687308/
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming

## Key points

- Bill Simmons admits using a proxy to place illegal sports bets
- Fanduel voided bets and reported it to regulators
- Massachusetts Gaming Commission is reviewing the incident

## Summary

Bill Simmons, the podcast host and head of talk at Spotify, has admitted on his own show that he asked his daughter's boyfriend to place proxy sports bets for him on Fanduel while he was in California, where online sports betting is illegal. The admission sparked controversy given that Fanduel is a major sponsor of his Ringer podcast network, prompting both the betting company and Massachusetts regulators to respond after listeners flagged the remarks. The episode is notable because of Simmons's stature as one of America's most influential podcast figures and executives.

Simmons made the original comments during an unrelated conversation over the weekend, explaining he had the bets placed in Massachusetts because he was in Los Angeles at the time and was unaware that proxy betting was prohibited. He addressed the fallout on Tuesday, saying he had "learned his lesson" and that all the bets had been voided. Fanduel confirmed it reported the matter to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, voided the bets and took action on the account, while the Commission said staff were reviewing the matter, though the outcome remains unclear.

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