In an excerpt from his book, Billy Walters makes new claims about Phil Mickelson's gambling habits. More:
"The only other person I know who surpassed that kind of volume is me," Walters writes.
Walters responded by scolding Mickelson:"Have you lost your %&*$ing mind? Don't you remember what happened to Pete Rose? You're seen as the modern-dayWalters added that he didn't know whether Mickelson placed the bet elsewhere. The Americans lost the Ryder Cup to the Europeans by one point.Mickelson's affinity and struggles with sports gambling have long been in the public domain.
Phil Mickelson lost approximately $100 million during a three-decade stretch over which he wagered over $1 billion, according to an upcoming book by Billy Walters, who also alleged that Mickelson tried to wager on the 2012 Ryder Cup that he played in. that his gambling became"reckless,""embarrassing" and an"addiction." Two months ago, while responding to a question on social media about his gambling addiction, Mickelson said,"Haven't gambled in years.
According to the book excerpts, Mickelson met Walters at the 2006 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. The two formed a betting partnership in 2008, which gave Walters access to offshore sportsbook accounts that Mickelson used to place big wagers. Because of Walters' betting success, bookmakers often refuse to take his action or limit the amount he can wager, so he partners with bettors who are offered larger limits.