MGC fines PENN $15K for ESPN “risk-free” remark Davis’ betting joke violates Massachusetts advertising regulations PENN held accountable for ESPN BET broadcast language ESPN anchor Rece Davis has landed PENN Sports Interactive (PSI) in trouble with gambling regulators in Massachusetts because of problematic remarks he made during a segment on the network’s long-running “College GameDay.” Rece Davis, host of ESPN’s “College GameDay,” drew scrutiny from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission after calling a wager “a risk-free investment” on air. (Image: ESPN/Getty) The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) fined PSI, which operates the ESPN Bet sportsbook, $15K for violating the state’s rules against misleading advertising. That’s after the veteran sports broadcaster referred to a gambling tip as “a risk-free investment” live on air. Dim View Davis was referring to betting advice imparted on March 24, 2024, by ESPN sports betting analyst Erin Dolan, who suggested that viewers should take the under on 60.5 total team points for Northwestern University versus UConn in March…Read MoreCategory: Collegiate Sports, Regulation, Sports Betting, ESPN Bet, Massachusetts Gaming Commission, PENN Sports Interactive, Rece Davis, sports bettingSource: Casino.org