Betr co-founder Jake Paul was on the hot seat Tuesday, fielding questions about multiple controversial media reports and a visit from the FBI to his home, but the Massachusetts Gaming Commission seemed generally satisfied with an application for digital sports wagering from his company.
Betr’s applcation was the third of six from non-tethered digital sports betting entities. The MGC is aiming to complete the reviews by early next week before announcing late next week which of the applicants will be awarded initial approval.
With legal counsel looking on, Paul forthrightly answered questions about stories that have run on People.com and TMZ; explained how, as a social media personality, his life is under a microscope; and defended his integrity. The questions were direct and often pointed, so much so that even the commission seemed conflicted about its actions.
In closing statements Tuesday, Commissioner Jordan Maynard said, “We ask hard questions and we probe, and sometimes we probe too far.”