Gambler says he wasn’t involved in inside trading

Published June 2, 2014 10:03pm ET



LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas gambler being investigated for possible insider trading involving golfer Phil Mickelson and investor Carl Icahn says it’s “preposterous to think” he would be involved in any such activity.

Billy Walters issued a statement Monday saying he has never made inside stock market trades.

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