Massachusetts Gaming Commission Examines Unusual Wagering Linked to Suspended NFL Executive Ryan Gold

Massachusetts gaming officials are reviewing unusual betting activity that may connect to the indefinite suspension of Arizona Cardinals director of college scouting Ryan Gold.

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission confirmed it is examining wagering patterns in the state tied to allegations of confidential information from the 2026 NFL Draft. Thomas Mills, the commission’s communications chief, said any commission investigation “would be in response to reports of unusual betting in the Commonwealth, not necessarily one individual.”

The review follows an investigation opened last month by the Arizona Department of Gaming. Suzanne Trainor, the department’s communications manager, said that the Arizona investigation remains open and ongoing. The inquiry centers on the market for Arizona’s third overall pick, which became Jeremiyah Love.

Draft Betting Activity Under Examination

BetMGM listed Love at 30-1 to be selected third overall in March. Two days before the draft, his odds moved to 2-1. DraftKings reported that Love had attracted more bets and more money to finish 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. The NFL alleges Gold provided non-public draft information and participated in football parlay bets. Gold has denied the allegations.

Gold’s Defense, Appeal and Massachusetts Ties

Attorney Mike Caspino stated, “There is absolutely zero substance to the claims made against Ryan Gold. The NFL’s investigation is so deeply flawed and so wrong. He will be vindicated next month in our appeal.” Caspino has said the wagers attributed to Gold were actually $10 weekly parlays placed by Gold’s wife, Jennifer, with friends from high school.

Caspino also disputed that Gold could have known the selection in advance, saying the information was limited to owner Michael Bidwill and Ossenfort. Gold is appealing the suspension with a hearing scheduled for September 23, as reported by ESPN.

Gold grew up in Westwood, Massachusetts, where he captained his high school football and baseball teams. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts in 2011 with a degree in sports management and worked as an assistant offensive line coach with the program from 2011 to 2013. He spent 13 years with the Cardinals in various scouting roles.

The NFL prohibits club and league personnel from participating in or facilitating sports betting and from sharing confidential information. The league has previously issued lengthy suspensions in similar cases, including to Josh Shaw, Miles Austin and Isaiah Rodgers in 2023. The Cardinals said they fully support the league’s decision, which involves a single employee.

Reporting: World Casino News

Generated by SCCG’s automated editorial system from published source reporting. SCCG Management holds editorial responsibility.