A huge development in the case of football star AJ Brimson, who was suspected of betting on matches following a social media post about the Melbourne Cup.

Football star AJ Brimson is expected to be cleared by the NRL after the integrity unit found no evidence he bet on rugby league matches.

Brimson, 26, will no doubt be relieved after what quickly became a saga after winning the Melbourne Cup for the ages.

The Gold Coast Titans utility posted a screenshot of a digital betting slip to his Instagram story on Tuesday afternoon showing the account holder, who he later claimed was his mother, had won a whopping $10,100 in the race that stops the nation .

Initially, some football fans thought the account shown in the screenshot belonged to Brimson, with a second bet also visible on the form.

Although the second bet is partially redacted, it purports to show the spending was made on a previous rugby league match.

NRL players are prohibited from betting on games as part of the sporting code of conduct.

The NRL Integrity Unit investigated the incident and pending the results, Brimson manager Jim Banagan said his client had nothing to worry about.

He also said the NRL’s integrity department was “very pleased” with the situation.

Brimson was enjoying an afternoon at the upscale Nineteen bar at the Star Casino on the Gold Coast when 100/1 Outsider Knight’s Choice stormed through the field to win the Melbourne Cup after a dramatic photo finish.

According to Daily Telegraphhis mother Vanessa contacted him to tell him she had won big.

There was also a unique reason why she picked outsider Knight’s Choice to win at Flemington.

Her The partner’s name is Kerry Knight and it is believed that it was because of his surname that Brimson’s mother backed the horse that Robbie Dolan rode to win the great race in Australia.

Brimson subsequently posted a screenshot of the large payout on his social media account.

Eagle-eyed fans have noticed that the Top First Try Scorer bet has been partially removed from the bet slip – and it is understood Brimson’s mother had placed a bet on him to score a try during a 2024 NRL match for the Titans.

“It was a little harmless fun that backfired,” Brimson manager Jim Banagan said.

“He was just pretending that he had won when in fact it was another family member.

“The Integrity Department is reviewing the situation closely and appears to be satisfied with everything at this time. This isn’t going anywhere.

“Unfortunately for those who want a good story, this is not one of them. I completely understand the concerns, but there is nothing to worry about.

“Congratulations to his mom for backing the winner 100-1. I wish it were me.”

The Titans also told Daily Mail Australia: “The Gold Coast Titans have referred the social media post made by AJ Brimson to the NRL Integrity Department.

“The club is unable to comment on this matter at this time.”

Sportsbet, the NRL’s gambling partner, is understood to be providing league officials with contacts needed for the investigation.

The NRL previously sent out a warning to players about the severity of potential gambling offences, with former chief operating officer Jim Doyle revealing what sanctions players could face.

“What we’re saying is that if you bet on rugby league… you run a serious risk of losing your job or being significantly suspended,” he said.

Wests Tigers center Tim Simone was removed from NRL registration in 2017 after he was found to have bet against his team.

Simone bet on his team’s victory and that the opposing players would score against the Tigers.

Brimson has established himself as a key figure for the Titans since making his first grade debut in 2018.

The defender has since made 112 appearances, including scoring five tries in 13 appearances this season.