Trial of Las Vegas gambler uncovers $1.9 million gambling debt paid by Phil Mickelson – Sporting News

Phil Mickelson is playing in the Shell Houston Open this week, but his name is also being mentioned during the trial of a longtime friend. During the trial of Las Vegas businessman and renowed sports better William “Billy” Walters, who is facing multiple insider-trading charges, federal prosecutors revealed Thursday that Mickelson once paid a gambling…

Mickelson to Take 5th If Called in Gambler Case, Lawyer Says … – Bloomberg

Professional golfer Phil Mickelson wont be called to testify at gambler Billy Walterss insider-trading trial because hed invoke his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination, a defense lawyer told a judge. The disclosure came at a sidebar conference between lawyers and the judge as they discussed whether the golfer would testify. Mickelson has become a titillating…