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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte Arrested for Illegal Online Gaming

Boutte Accused of Placing Over 8,900 Illegal Bets While at LSU

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Overview

  • New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has been arrested on charges related to illegal online gaming while he was a student at Louisiana State University (LSU).
  • Boutte is accused of creating an online betting account under a fake name and placing more than 8,900 illegal bets, including 17 on NCAA football games, six of which were on LSU games.
  • Boutte, who was 20 at the time, allegedly used an alias to circumvent the legal age requirement for placing sports wagers in Louisiana.
  • The NFL and the Patriots are aware of the charges and Boutte is cooperating with the investigation.
  • Boutte's arrest could have significant implications for his NFL career, as the league has strict rules on active players betting.