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   From: dug@ahole.com   
      
   New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte was arrested on Thursday   
   for illegally betting while attending LSU.   
      
   According to ESPN, investigators for the Louisiana State Police Gaming   
   Enforcement Division say Boutte was 20 years old when he allegedly placed   
   bets on sporting events from April 6, 2022 to May 7, 2023. Boutte is   
   accused of using a fake name on an online betting account to get around   
   Louisiana's legal gambling age of 21 years old.   
      
   Boutte reportedly used the account to place nearly 9,000 wagers, of which   
   six bets were made on LSU football games.   
      
   "In July 2023, LSU was made aware of allegations regarding a former   
   student-athlete's improper conduct related to sports gambling while   
   enrolled at the University," LSU said in a statement. "Since then, we have   
   fully cooperated with all relevant authorities involved in the   
   investigation and will continue to do so. We have no evidence that any   
   other student-athletes participated in these prohibited activities, and we   
   are grateful for measures that detect and discourage sports gambling   
   related misconduct."   
      
   Boutte has been charged with computer fraud, as well as a misdemeanor   
   count of gambling prohibited for persons under 21.   
      
   Boutte was selected by the Patriots in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL   
   Draft. A spokesperson for the team said they are aware of the allegations   
   and understand that he is cooperating with Louisiana police and its   
   investigation, which is ongoing and could result in additional charges.   
      
   https://www.complex.com/sports/a/jose-martinez/patriots-kayshon-boutte-   
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