NFL Against Gambling On Their Sport But All For A Team In London Where There Are Betting Shops On Every Corner

HacheMan · Feb 24, 2014

Local AM Sports Radio in Tampa Was Talking About this the other day.

The NFL says they are against betting on their sport, but is ok with the idea of putting a team in London where people bet on sports freely on almost every street corner. (So I hear/understand)

Funny when it's convenient and profitable for them they ignore the subject...

Akillies · Feb 24, 2014

epl, the number one sport, has betting at the games and sportsbooks sponsor most of the teams

motowner · Feb 24, 2014

of course they ignore it. the NFL absolutely loves and depends on sports gaming, it's been just as much of a reason than anything other for its explosive growth since the 70's. if the Feds supported it, the NFL and other leagues would happily own up to the fact they do too. they know where their bread is buttered.

as for the other leagues.. NBA, baseball, and hockey wouldn't even be televised if it weren't for sports gaming. no one watches those sports unless they're betting on them and even many of the gamblers don't watch.

BAGIANT · Feb 24, 2014

If there was no betting on the NFL, there would be half the attendance and no lucrative TV contracts. Why don't they get real!

CarolinaKid · Feb 24, 2014

is the nfl the top cult in america these days??

gmrcharity · Feb 24, 2014

No one watches them that dont bet on them? Thats the most absurd thing I have ever heard in my life

motowner said:
of course they ignore it. the NFL absolutely loves and depends on sports gaming, it's been just as much of a reason than anything other for its explosive growth since the 70's. if the Feds supported it, the NFL and other leagues would happily own up to the fact they do too. they know where their bread is buttered.

as for the other leagues.. NBA, baseball, and hockey wouldn't even be televised if it weren't for sports gaming. no one watches those sports unless they're betting on them and even many of the gamblers don't watch.