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- Massachusetts gaming regulators are looking at the betting activity of suspended Arizona Cardinals executive Ryan Gold.
- Arizona regulators began an investigation into Gold last month.
Massachusetts gaming officials are reviewing unusual sports betting activity tied to the Ryan Gold case, widening scrutiny beyond Arizona. The matter centers on allegations that Gold, a suspended Arizona Cardinals executive, shared confidential draft information and participated in prohibited betting activity.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission said it is reviewing unusual betting in the commonwealth connected to the case.
That adds a second regulatory track to an investigation already underway in Arizona, where the Arizona Department of Gaming opened a probe last month that remains ongoing.
Inquiries involve Cardinals’ third overall draft pick
Gold, the Cardinals’ former director of college scouting, was suspended indefinitely by the NFL in July. According to the league, its investigation found that Gold provided confidential, non-public information before it became public and participated in parlay bets involving NFL and college football games.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission communications chief Thomas Mills said any review by the commission “would be in response to reports of unusual betting in the commonwealth, not necessarily one individual.”
The betting activity drew attention around Arizona’s third overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Cardinals eventually selected Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love at No. 3. BetMGM had listed Love at 30-1 in March, but those odds moved to 2-1 two days before the draft.
DraftKings also reported that Love attracted more bets and more money to be selected third than any other player in that market.
Cardinals General Manager Monti Ossenfort said the team had decided on Love at the beginning of draft week.
Gold denies allegations as appeal date approaches
Gold has denied the allegations through attorney Mike Caspino.
“There is absolutely zero substance to the claims made against Ryan Gold.”
Caspino also said wagers attributed to Gold were actually $10 weekly parlays placed by Gold’s wife, Jennifer, with friends from high school.
“The NFL’s investigation is so deeply flawed and so wrong. He will be vindicated next month in our appeal.”
Gold has a hearing scheduled for Sept. 23 as he appeals the suspension.
The Cardinals backed the league’s decision.
“The NFL’s policies and expectations for all employees are clear, comprehensive, and consistently communicated.”
The case is drawing attention because it combines league discipline, sportsbook market movement, and state-level oversight. The NFL prohibits club and league personnel from participating in or facilitating sports betting and from sharing confidential, non-public information with third parties.
Based on reporting by Vanja Mitic for World Casino News.
