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Source: ESPN | Category: Sports World | Date: Aug 22, 2026
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Mass. to investigate Cards exec's alleged betting
-- A second investigation has been opened related to former Arizona Cardinals scout Ryan Gold's alleged betting activity. Massachusetts' investigation...
Key points
- -- A second investigation has been opened related to former Arizona Cardinals scout Ryan Gold's alleged betting activity.
- Massachusetts' investigation comes after an investigation by the Arizona Department of Gaming was opened in July.
- "There is absolutely zero substance to the claims made against Ryan Gold," Caspino said.
- In its investigation of Gold, the league found that the 13-year front office veteran provided confidential, nonpublic inside information involving Arizona's 2026 draft selections before the picks were announced.
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-- A second investigation has been opened related to former Arizona Cardinals scout Ryan Gold's alleged betting activity. Massachusetts' investigation comes after an investigation by the Arizona Department of Gaming was opened in July. "There is absolutely zero substance to the claims made against Ryan Gold," Caspino said. In its investigation of Gold, the league found that the 13-year front office veteran provided confidential, nonpublic inside information involving Arizona's 2026 draft selections before the picks were announced. Gold has deep ties to Massachusetts. Gold was not involved, Caspino said.