The Arizona Department of Gaming is investigating the alleged betting activity that led NFL to suspend an Arizona Cardinals executive, according to a spokesperson for the state regulator.
The NFL last week announced that Cardinals director of college scouting Ryan Gold had been suspended indefinitely for violating the league's gambling policy. The league accused Gold of providing "confidential, non-public inside information" about the Cardinals' 2026 draft selections before they were announced. The NFL also alleged that Gold participated in parlay bets on NFL and college football games.
Gold's attorney, Mike Caspino, told ESPN on Tuesday that he has filed an appeal with the NFL.
"Ryan Gold did absolutely nothing wrong here, and we look forward to clearing his name," Caspino said.
The Arizona Department of Gaming spokesperson said they had been notified of the incident and "regularly work with integrity monitoring organizations and sports leagues in situations like this."
What draft information was allegedly shared, with whom and for what purpose has not been disclosed. Caspino has told ESPN's Adam Schefter that Gold could not have divulged the Cardinals' draft picks because he didn't know who they were picking.
Arizona selected Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with the third pick in the draft. As buzz built and he moved up mock drafts, sportsbooks reported heavy action on the Cardinals to take Love at No. 3, and the odds moved significantly in the days leading up to the draft.
In March, BetMGM opened Love at 30-1 to go No. 3. He was 2-1 two days ahead of the draft. DK Sports reported before the draft that more bets and more money had been wagered on Love to go No. 3 than any other player offered.
Caspino told Schefter that the parlays in question were $10 weekly bets Gold's wife made with a group of high school friends. Gold was not involved, Caspino said.
Gold, who is in his 13th season with the Cardinals, was promoted to director of college scouting in June 2025. He spent the previous three years as the assistant director of college scouting, following four seasons as a college scouting coordinator.