$143 Billion League Turns Towards Federal Government to Tackle a Huge Issue That Led to Suspension Uptick

The NFL has remained resolute in enforcing several rules, with increased monitoring and education about the gambling policy. While the league permits athletes to bet on sports other than football, one of the athletes has still gotten into trouble. Moreover, a whopping 5 players were suspended in May, which led to an intense wave of monitoring and finding additional violators.

In June, Isaiah Rodgers and Rashod Berry of the Colts, along with free agent Demetrius Taylor, were suspended for the upcoming season. In response to these suspensions and also a letter of concern, the league is taking the matter to the US capitol, calling in the big guns to address these issues.

Has NFL gambling become more accessible?

In addition to the athletes from the Colts, Titans‘ OT, Nicholas Petit-Frere, also faced a six-game suspension for betting on other sports at the workplace, a violation strictly prohibited in the rulebook. This surge in violations raised concerns for US Rep. Dina Titus, who wrote letters to 12 prominent leagues in the country to inquire about their policies while trying to protect the game’s integrity. She alleged that the NFL concealed crucial information about her questions, including the number of violators caught.

Amidst these allegations and crackdowns, the NFL’s VP, Jonathan Nabavi wrote in the response letter to Titus, “There is no higher principle at the NFL than safeguarding the integrity of the game.” He also advocated for additional help, writing, “We believe that additional attention and resources are needed from lawmakers and law enforcement to address the illicit sports betting market, which still has the power of incumbency,”

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Since the Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992, legal betting has become widely accessible across the country, causing worries for the league. A total of six key rules for their gambling policy, mainly focused on making the athletes comply with them, was then introduced.

NFL is definitely not overlooking the flaws!

The league has taken several steps to enforce its gambling policy, including mandatory education sessions for rookies. League officials also make in-person visits to facilities to emphasize the six rules. The first rule is simple: “Don’t bet on the NFL.” It’s followed by “Don’t gamble at your team facility while traveling for a road game or staying at a team hotel.” The third rule prohibits betting on athletes and having inside information about the team from outside sources. It’s also mandatory not to enter a sportsbook during the playing season, and lastly, everyone is advised against playing daily fantasy football.

What do you think of these rules? Do you think they are a bit too much or just on point? Let us know in the comments below!

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