Phil Mickelson

Walters: Mickelson bet more than $1 billion on sports in 30 years

In his soon-to-be-released biography, “The Gambler,” famed sports bettor Billy Walters claims that Phil Mickelson wagered more than $1 billion on sports over a 30-year stretch. Walters’ book, co-authored by Armen Keteyian, will be released on Aug. 22. The details of Mickelson’s gambling were revealed in an excerpt from the book that was published today Walters: Mickelson bet more than $1 billion on sports in 30 years