US EditionNFL reminds players of league gambling policy in light of federal indictments
The NFL emphasized prohibitions on betting on league games and sharing inside information after federal indictments linked to illicit gambling, reinforcing player compliance with league rules.
- On Friday, the NFL reminded players they are prohibited from illegal gambling and betting on league games and asked all 32 teams to reiterate its gambling policy.
- After arrests tied to an illicit gambling probe, the league said an FBI investigation led to the arrests of Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier, underscoring gambling risks.
- The NFL policy specifies that players cannot bet on NFL football, fix games, or share confidential information, while the NFL Players Association forbids gambling at the team facility, team hotel, or using proxies.
- The NFL Players Association sent a similar memo Friday reiterating prohibitions in the league policy, while the NFL management council stressed protecting the integrity of the Shield.
- The coexistence of permitted off-property sports betting and strict bans on betting on NFL games creates enforcement challenges as players may legally bet on other sports off club property or at casinos on personal time.
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NFL sends memo to players in wake of NBA gambling scandal
The NFL is reminding all its players to be extra careful. Following the bombshell NBA news on Thursday when the FBI revealed two massive indictments that allege illegal sports betting and gambling from both players and coaches and led to the arrest of 31 people in total, the NFL has taken action of its own.
The NFL reminded its players on Friday that they are prohibited from participating in any form of illegal gambling and gambling in league matches.
NFL reminds players of league gambling policy in light of federal indictments
NEW YORK — The NFL reminded its players Friday that they are prohibited from taking part in any form of illegal gambling and betting on league games. In a memo obtained by The Associated Press, the league asked all 32 teams Friday to reiterate key aspects of its gambling policy and make the document readily available to players. “We all have a responsibility to protect the integrity of the Shield by ensuring that our game is played fairly, hones…
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