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.

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