Punching Bag Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Confusion about NFL's gambling policy extends to ownership https://frontofficesports.com/arthur-blank-on-pe-in-the-nfl-there-are-models-that-can-work/ Quote On his comfortability with the NFL’s gambling policy “Once the Supreme Court made its decision, gambling is here. The league’s position on it has been: Protect the game at all costs, which obviously is absolutely critical. And all the ramifications of that in terms of club personnel, players, betting—I haven’t even walked into a casino [in Las Vegas this week]. I don’t want to be seen there. Theoretically, if I wanted to go to the slots I could—I’m not even sure. … But it is what it is. The league will be a participant, and they are a participant in all the economics that have come out of it. Hopefully, the league is being sensitive and promoting responsible betting, because we all know that some of these things can become addictions. Redigested on PFF: https://sports.yahoo.com/confusion-nfls-gambling-policy-extends-005547751.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 A gambling/game fixing scandal is inevitable. 3 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 1 hour ago, PromoTheRobot said: A gambling/game fixing scandal is inevitable. If so, the NFL brought it on themselves in their infinite greed. They made their bed and now they'll have to lie in it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheektowaga Chad Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 1 hour ago, PromoTheRobot said: A gambling/game fixing scandal is inevitable. I actually don't think there will be in the nfl, besides the things we have already seen from a handful of players Guys get paid way too much money, where fixing a game isn't worth the risk or the amount of money you would have to bet would be very noticeable quickly I think a lower level/mid major college or in the usfl/XFL it's very much on the table and only a matter of time 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaggersEOD Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Owners aren't necessarily the fonts of administrative knowledge. They have people for that. As long as the organization knows the rules, I'm sure all is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 The NFL made all these deals with the prop bet sites, etc. it's their own fault. Those sites are going to bring down the fun of sports as it is now turning into "wagertainment." Combined with the corporate takeover of the league it'll be like NASCAR. The final kick in the crotch will be all of these NIL babies getting their ass beat by the NFL players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 2 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: A gambling/game fixing scandal is inevitable. Heavy gambling has been taking place for at least half a century on NFL games. If, or when, that happens will have nothing to do with legal gambling. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerBillsFan Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 2 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: A gambling/game fixing scandal is inevitable. It's already here. We are it in how refs officiate games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Do you think they know when to walk away and know when to run? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 16 minutes ago, SoonerBillsFan said: It's already here. We are it in how refs officiate games. Refs calls have been questioned since the beginning of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 45 minutes ago, Cheektowaga Chad said: I actually don't think there will be in the nfl, besides the things we have already seen from a handful of players Guys get paid way too much money, where fixing a game isn't worth the risk or the amount of money you would have to bet would be very noticeable quickly I think a lower level/mid major college or in the usfl/XFL it's very much on the table and only a matter of time This is a very basic way of thinking about organized gambling and fixing. You think a boxer going down in the 10th for a briefcase of cash is the extent of fixing? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsfaninCT Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 NFL been shaving points for decades, now they're just being transparent and letting you bet on it lmao. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ControllerOfPlanetX Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 (edited) An owner running his mouth..then realized he said too much..hence the “I’m not even sure..” Edited February 19 by ControllerOfPlanetX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheektowaga Chad Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 On 2/19/2024 at 1:20 PM, LeGOATski said: This is a very basic way of thinking about organized gambling and fixing. You think a boxer going down in the 10th for a briefcase of cash is the extent of fixing? What is fixing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heels20X6 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 There was a recent suspension in the NHL where one player (Shane Pinto) got suspended for HALF the season but the NHL was very nebulous on what he exactly did and made a blanket statement that he "did not bet on his own team". Through people I know, what had happened is he had his friend make a bunch of "prop bets" on him and he went out of his way to meet them (i.e. number of shots per game, hits, points, etc.) This is going to happen more and more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 On 2/19/2024 at 12:31 PM, ExWNYer said: If so, the NFL brought it on themselves in their infinite greed. They made their bed and now they'll have to lie in it. On 2/19/2024 at 12:32 PM, Cheektowaga Chad said: I actually don't think there will be in the nfl, besides the things we have already seen from a handful of players Guys get paid way too much money, where fixing a game isn't worth the risk or the amount of money you would have to bet would be very noticeable quickly I think a lower level/mid major college or in the usfl/XFL it's very much on the table and only a matter of time It's the way of the world, to push the line a little more, then a little further, until you have a sh*t show on your hands. All the sports league that allow gambling on their games are tempting fate. Also not every NFL player makes that much. (Especially after taxes, agent fees, insurance, etc.) Some bottom-of-the-roster guy will be tempted eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 How much you wanna bet a ref gets caught fixing a game? I see on FanDuel the over/under is two years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 On 2/19/2024 at 10:37 AM, PromoTheRobot said: A gambling/game fixing scandal is inevitable. Just a matter of time, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 On 2/19/2024 at 11:32 AM, Cheektowaga Chad said: I actually don't think there will be in the nfl, besides the things we have already seen from a handful of players Guys get paid way too much money, where fixing a game isn't worth the risk or the amount of money you would have to bet would be very noticeable quickly I think a lower level/mid major college or in the usfl/XFL it's very much on the table and only a matter of time I think you would need to see a guy blackmailed with drugs, affairs, OTHER UNRELATED GAMBLING Offenses that he doesn’t want made public etc… at the nfl level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 This thread has not disappointed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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