Do You Have A Problem With Phil Mickelson's Gambling Allegations? | 08/11/23

Dan Patrick reacts to new book by notorious gambler Billy Walters making new allegations regarding Phil Mickelson's gambling

[@adluism]

Left unsaid in this segment: during the early days of the DP Radio show, Phil would call in every week during football season to offer his betting picks and banter with DP.

[@BidenIsKing]

Also left unsaid is that there were 3 investors through these betting accounts. That would lead you to the dollar totals. In other words these numbers are not accurate at all! Phil’s stake was 25% of those totals.

[@peterman7000]

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[@jimough2441]

That's funny. Phil's problem, not so much.

[@bnegs521]

​@@jimough2441that's his business

[@davidmcdavidson999]

It's very refreshing to see any sports commentator talk about how bad the gambling thing is getting.

[@davemessenger1944]

But his LIV deal covered the losses. Is it any wonder he defected??

[@davidbrown4271]

Exactly he couldn’t wait for that 200 million or more .

[@fernandoaraiza2138]

Except the gambling was 10 years before LIV

[@eddievangundy4510]

Phil learned the gambling life from his grandfather Santiago who caddied at Pebble Beach. It's part of golf culture.

[@yeahitsme1401]

The only reason for anybody to slightly care about his gambling is if it effected the integrity of the sport. Why should i care about another man putting his cash into a pile and setting it on fire?

[@chrisolivo6591]

Phil’s gambling problems has always been out there. He is friends with Charles Barkley who openly admits in every interview he gambles a lot of $$$ on sports. The difference is that the sports establishment doesn’t like Phil now because of the LIV tour. This is what all establishments do (sports, political, entertainment), is once you don’t conform to their ideology, they will tear you down anyway they can. Mickelson, Aaron Rodgers, Curt Schilling, Kyrie Irving all prime examples.

[@aaronalvarado2481]

Partially true. The whistleblower in this case is a renowned sports better, Billy Walters, who feels betrayed by Phil. It’s Billy’s book that has allegedly confirmed Phil’s out of control gambling/betting on the Ryder cup. And Billy is far from the establishment, given that he’s served time in prison for insider trading. Billy’s motivation is strictly money related, Phil allegedly owed him millions and was a part of the same insider trading scam that sent Billy to prison. While Phil got off, by forfeiting the profits from said scam, in a civil case.

[@oldmcdonald3376]

but the media believes him. or they say they do,even tho he's a known criminal.he can blame phil for his situation,but he brought this on himself

[@lawtonblandford4100]

He's cheating his family from their legacy. A great weakness of character.

[@P_Sandhu]

If the loss is 100 million over 30 years, that means his cost for the thrill of betting was 3.33 million per year give or take

[@doughboy8479]

Every man has his vice, Daly=Booze, Phil=Gambling...Tiger=Va-jj

[@nadimkhoury5547]

😂

[@P_Sandhu]

Daly is guilty of all the above 😮

[@lewisinnorthcarolina2204]

Rumors are Jordan needed to sell the Hornets to pay off gambling debts

[@markosekulic119]

But you wouldn't ever hear that becouse of goat status.

[@huckstaunfiltered8200]

You mean, the reason MJ "tried baseball's" was because the NBA suspended him for a yr. because of his gambling..?? Same reason his father was wacked..!!!!

[@garylorang1245]

Now it is becoming clearer to why he jumped to LIV. He needed the money he lost by gambling....

[@jamie49868]

Sure, he is probably the only person in history to leave a job, team, league, or even change careers for more money. Yep...the only guy to jump for more money.

[@LegolasFan69]

Such a nonsensical theory

[@davidbrown4271]

Gambling ruins so many people’s life’s period . Nobody wins except bookies and the casinos .

[@knightoriole1]

Unmitigated sports gambling is ruining a lot of lives. I don’t know if it should be illegal but it is certainly going to ruin lives. It’s too easy to do and everyone thinks they’re a sports expert or has sports knowledge. There are fools right now betting due to a hot take from someone at the mothership.

[@kurts6741]

Can't stop people from doing things that could ruin their life.

[@MSDOGS1976]

I wouldn't have a problem with him losing it all. If he doesn't mind doesn't bother me.

[@jamie49868]

@@Reedjohnmiller That only affects YOU if you have a wager on that event. I mean how is your or my life affected by whoever wins a sporting event that neither of us are entered in?

[@pb130945]

Agree with you. It's his money and his personal right to gamble as long as it's legal. Shouldn't be a concern of anybody, may be with the exception of his family. And he got over it.

[@stingrey1571]

the question no one seems to ask if not if he bet on himself. HOW did he bet on himself? did he bet to lose? did he bet to win? did he bet on the over/under on where he placed (ie.7th place of the master's )? did he bet on another player and played accordingly to insure they won?

[@mr.brenman2132]

Get out your tin foil hat. Phil Mickelson didn't break any rules. Quit trying to find controversy where there is none.

[@davidbarnes4742]

He needs help. No matter how much you can win at times you are always gonna be behind in the long run. Hes blown more money then most people would literally die to give to their children. Money means nothing to him

[@pgastar05]

He got help and these are allegations

[@jamie49868]

It is his MONEY. You do with your money what you want, I'll do with my money what I want, why should Phil be any different?

[@sudano9958]

Mental gymnastics to rationalize unhealthy and bizarre behavior. How many lives or food or education or surgeries for the poor could that help? He bet a billion!!!

[@davidmcdavidson999]

I bet he's talking about Norm Macdonald with the blackjack

[@blainejohnson2248]

His money he can do whatever he wants 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@hktz1]

I don't think it should be legal for players to bet on themselves, because they already make prize money and a salary. I don't think they should be paid betting money as well, for betting on an outcome they can control.

[@vambo13257]

How better to sell a book than create BS controversy about A famous person??

[@SatishVenkat1]

No problem with him gambling his money his choice. Do have a problem with him complaining about taxes and the unfairness of paying his fair share.

[@jimmyfaherty8588]

lol. Phil was one of the first to go LIV. 💯 truth

[@keith62970]

What the heck is wrong with this dude? Worth almost a billion dollars. It's never enough.

[@mr.brenman2132]

What's wrong with you? He can do what he wants with his money.

[@mr.brenman2132]

@@Reedjohnmiller What's his net worth?

[@DailyPositiveReport]

Pauly, its his pockets....nuff' said

[@jeremystoeckel9903]

Seems like this guy gets a book released with allegations of him every year now.

[@wbwright79]

i don't see how anyone could have an issue with someone gambling (unless you bet yourself to lose, that is). however, when you are in a gambling deficit, you will find any measure to cover those losses; such as leading a defection from the PGA Tour...

[@michaeldemarco2415]

No - "everyone" is not doing it.

[@TM-ic1eb]

Is the VIG still 10%? Haven’t interest rates almost tripled?

[@eddievangundy4510]

Not sure that the vig is tied to Fed funds.

[@ericjencson9489]

It's none of my business, or anybody else's business.

[@gretchenlittle6817]

"what were once vices are now habits..."

[@michaelmiller6878]

I’m sure Phil’s a big gambler but you have to be skeptical of an ex con selling a book. Compounded by his assertion that he talked Phil out of this Ryder cup bet, seemingly because he’s so ethical and cares about Phil. He cares about Phil so much he’s selling him out in a book now.

[@cuongbui9708]

1:38 possible reason

[@rickehrhardt9093]

Well said.

[@SuperMogul]

Just give the money to a family member or friend. They place the bet for you. You can't stop a person from betting on themselves

[@Hiluxtaco]

He bet a $1,000,000,000 ??!!! Did he ever make that much money in his career? I highly doubt it..

[@skellvarnsen23]

phil earned many millions in prize money and made many more millions in sponsorships every year. callaway, kpmg, workday, etc.

[@Hiluxtaco]

I highly doubt his wife would've stayed with him after having ganbled a BILLION Dollars away.. A couple hundred million? Maybe.

[@skellvarnsen23]

@@Hiluxtaco he didnt lose a billion, he staked a billion, maybe overall lost 50m or so, or more, but was always able to source new income if he needed to, after bad losses, and had a few famous huge wins gambling wise. it sounds like his main pattern was placing hundreds if not thousands of bets that were placing 100k to win 110k, so fairly safe, and he was in the position to be able to place them without worrying too much, and very much getting a huge buzz from it.

[@Biz613]

No. He can afford it.

[@tylerwilcox2656]

I was Walters personal caddy. He’s a great man.

[@erikranger241]

Flippant adolescent behavior.............How tacky and feeling no regret. He should feel remorse but it's all self-centeredness...

[@billwill1337]

Go after the ped juicers. .also, watch for refs betting

[@The559Jeff]

No Jordan said whatever wager makes you nervous, not Tiger.

[@josephharriger2148]

Between LIV and saving his ass with the gambling controversy, this former role model is ruining the game of golf…period.

[@vambo13257]

Whatever he lost was his. Nobody's business as long as he has enough $$ to keep his family in good shape. "he could give that to charity", yeah, so they can waste 90%of it.

[@phukit5456]

He is not taking into account that the 100 million he lost was not one bet, Also the one billion he bet was offset by the 900 million he won.

[@bobk4438]

I don't bet so it's difficult for me to relate. Seems like a waste.

[@bnegs521]

"Bothers me as a father and husband" WHAT A LOSER

[@davemessenger1944]

Ted Williams was also a avid gambler! Just check it out.

[@HTHAMMACK1]

Did Mickelson ever have a billion dollars to bet? I know he was super wealthy, but I don't remember him being a billionaire. A gambling addict can never been satisfied.

[@plyingod]

You don't have to be a billionaire to bet a billion. You don't lose every bet.

[@eddievangundy4510]

Over time he bet a billion dollars. Netted out at a loss of 100 million. According to Walters.

[@miguelcastrokohler4834]

How many needy people could have been helped with all that money, sad

[@kurts6741]

How much money can you give to your needy people?

[@miguelcastrokohler4834]

90% @@kurts6741

[@bobbowie9350]

He is a golfer

[@enorth15]

His money. He can bet as much as he wants.

[@walterlewis1063]

What is lost in this is that Phil was making numerous bets with offshore books and bookies which was illegal. I doubt he could have saved Billy Walters from going to prison but he was almost charged with insider trading himself. Phil has always been a interesting personality but he sold out by going to LIV. His reputation is sullied from here on out.

[@austinbuckley2322]

good for him

[@markwatkins2367]

Forget the gambling Phil has become unlikeable since leaving for the blood money tour. He has been right about some things but he just seems like a different person these days. I don’t miss him at all while watching real golf

[@wndowpayne]

Funny..states allow the lotto...so many betting apps available...why is this an issue?? Gambling is legal...

[@brmc6145]

If you bet on yourself as a sportsperson, obviously you could fix it with your opponent, I'm guessing it's not legal common sense

[@paulhoffer3123]

" PHIL turned out to be a very bad HUMAN! Hmmmmm...like say tRUMB! This is the NEW AMERICA we all live in.

[@SM-og9pt]

No

[@Adam-yx4hi]

It’s his money. But it’s obvious he’s got a problem.

[@Victor_maina]

It is not a problem, it is an addiction

[@stevefazekas9800]

He was making 40 million a year and made 1 billion total bets in many years. whats the problem

[@sm8551]

Not a fan of gambling in general, but I don't see a problem betting on yourself or your team to win. I don't think you should be able to bet on details (i.e. score, margin of victory. . . ) Pete Rose should be in the HoF.

[@fernandoaraiza2138]

The issue in pete's case as a manager, you can manipulate line ups to make a better bet.

[@thebigguy8336]

Gonna miss him when he retires.😢

[@maxcalhoun1978]

It all depends on what he wagered. If it was the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA, MSL, PBA, NCAA or a horse race it doesn't matter. If he put one dollar on a PGA event, even if he was not playing, you could liken it to insider knowledge. Just ask Pete. HOF?

[@macbirdy9723]

UFC fighters bet on fights all the time

[@kurts6741]

Phil could afford to lose $100M. So no problem. Freedom is great. He can do whatever he wants with his money.

[@wallstreetwarrior100]

Now we know why Phil loves the Saudis

[@WheelerRickRambles]

So, per the math … ur saying he won a lot?

[@jimough2441]

If Phil continues this behavior, it will become an issue. There will come a time when a loss will mean insolvency.

[@kurts6741]

Oh, well. He is free to lose it all.

[@PGrim-sp7ew]

Wait until someone's got a couple of grand on a golf tournament winner and screams out during a competitors final putt to tie???

[@gordonmcintyre9781]

His money...his choice...grow up...leave him alone⛳⛳⛳

[@ltltraffic5409]

You gonna call out Jordan? and all the rest?

[@marksprinkle]

Athletes in individual sports like golf and boxing should be able to bet on themselves. Athletes on teams should not be allowed to make any bets on their sport; they have access to insider information and it would compromise the legitimacy of sports leagues. Does Ryder Cup count as a team? Technically. So, maybe golfers should be able to bet on themselves in tournaments but not on team events. Golf is a gambling game for most duffers; there should be gambling involved in professional golf. I want to see $200k side bets on putts.

[@douglaslewis866]

Look, it is his money, if he is betting legally then it is his choice.... If you say it is illegal, prove it.. What is the point of making judgements on other people. It is none of anyone's business unless one is directly affected. And if he has the money let it go. Where is the proof of the amount he bet as well. All this is talk on a show that is designed to attract viewers with sensational stories. For some people, the hearsay is entertaining. When they hold the Congress people accountable for insider trading, then let's talk about others. Ok, so I listened to the end. This was almost 20 min. of conjecture and hearsay. This show is usually better than that.

[@tz4637]

Norm, now there was a man who could gamble. Hope he’s doing alright, haven’t heard from him in a while.

[@skellvarnsen23]

he's having a wee dirt nap just now.

[@markstanton2362]

Saw Phil recently in a match against Bryson D. and yes he openly bet chump change $1,000. The sad part was Phil. acted like smug a**hole.

[@markosekulic119]

Dude has money, has right to spend that money as he wants it. Soo why would anyone be bothered? Relax people

[@mikeelton3686]

What I have a problem with is that while the pga has had some issues and areas of improvement his complaints about the tour has been a big reason why it's now now Saudi owned all because he's a degenerate gambler!!

[@cameronwoodward1140]

Who cares? Let him gamble

[@OrdinaryDude67]

It’s his money, I don’t care what he does with it.

[@grundy333]

Thinking LIV don't give a shit how Phil bets.

[@josephdownes5367]

Looks like a whole lot of speculation, it's his money and who cares.this is the problem with the media.

[@bobbowie9350]

Tigers body broke down due to PEDs. Let talk about that instead.

[@obarbeito]

It's his money...

[@EJH-jn6mo]

No but I have a problem with golf being called a real sport.

[@williamhancock9587]

I really don’t care much for what a professional athlete does or says. If he wants of bet all his money away who cares, I only care if he is betting the other side of the bet for him to loose then that’s a problem. If he wants to bet that he will win then that is up to their respective organizations to approve or disapprove of those actions not my place. Honestly, I am not a fan of Phil.

[@juanlopez1973]

Phil, should not be allow to be playing golf plain and simple what’s the difference between him or Pete Rose, they both bet big times on sports.

[@Socom2SoLid]

The greatest American gambler ever (he’s in prison writing a book). Yeah that’s the greatest ever alright.

[@Saltlick11]

The PGA should investigate whether Phil bet on any events he was playing in and give him the Pete Rose treatment. Lifetime ban, plus removal of al PGA wins. This dude has been a destructive force.

[@jasonmiller3943]

Phil once tipped me $2.17 for a $38 pizza delivery in the late 90s. He can suck it.

[@oldmcdonald3376]

sounds like a phil problem to me. don't care. just like to see him play when he is on.

[@kentvonmiddledorm677]

He lost way more than ten percent. He made a billion dollars worth of bets. You could do that easily having 2 to 3 hundred million, ultimately losing 100 million. Thats way more than 10 percent. Just saying. It’s not like he had a billion in 2010 and only lost ten percent. Dan misses this. Note: love these guys.

[@ancil57]

Jamal Khashoggi.

[@codyddd3634]

pretty impressive he only lost 100 mil

[@zekelucente9702]

Phil has been known to be a degenerate gambler for a long time, but there are so many other things that bring his character into question and as a former Phil fan it’s really disappointing to see. There really isn’t anything that an average person could identify with when it comes to Phil. He really has some work to do, but with that Saudi money it seems unlikely that he will ever acknowledge the problem let alone put in the work to correct it. The story about him and the Augusta practice range is a perfect example as he thinks it’s something to brag about when it shows his better than attitude. It’s very unappealing.

[@thomasgentry6201]

Phil is an adult man leave him alone! Why does Phil gets so much hate? Tiger was protected from the press from Cheating on his wife, Numerous Driving while intoxicated and a steroid Doctor in Florida? Pauly who earned the money and his family is taken care of quite well!

[@thomasgentry6201]

How is being a asshole gambling his own money?@@Reedjohnmiller

[@xlargetophat]

Phil had to side with Saudi to pay gambling

[@PaulGovcorrupt]

Your're the one with the problem DAN.

[@Lance-Stroll]

You can't gamble on things you're involved in. Doesn't matter if it's for or against. If he's not involved in it, have a ball. I think basketball is full of illegal shit. College, NBA, all of it

[@clhollow1]

Nope

[@MrLee23]

It's my money and i want it NOW! The guy has an addiction just like any other.. LIV probably saved him from the 👃

[@toddm9501]

Of course Democrat Dan has a problem with anyone who contributes to The Republican Party. Good old dem Dan. I used to listen, and respect him. His true colors have come through in the last 5 to 7 years.