FanDuel has voided wagers placed on behalf of Bill Simmons and taken action against his account after the sports media personality admitted using his daughter’s boyfriend to make bets for him in Massachusetts.

The sportsbook said it also reported the matter to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), which is reviewing Simmons’ admission.

“We became aware of the issue and handled it consistent with our Terms and Conditions and Massachusetts Gaming Commission regulations, including reporting the matter to the MGC, voiding the bets, and actioning the account,” a FanDuel spokesperson said.

FanDuel did not disclose what action it had taken against Simmons’ account. Its terms prohibit customers from allowing other people to access their accounts or wager on their behalf, a practice known as proxy betting. 

The incident is also being examined by Massachusetts regulators.

“The Commission is aware of the comments made on the Bill Simmons Podcast and staff are currently reviewing the matter,” MGC spokesman Thomas Mills told Front Office Sports. 

The Simmons case comes as the MGC is already examining sportsbook VIP programs following a separate FanDuel controversy involving Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper. Harper said a personalised Cameo video he recorded as a holiday greeting was later branded and used by FanDuel as a gambling promotion without his knowledge or consent. 

The MGC said in July that it was aware of the case and was looking into