The NFL is trying to cleanse Sin City of its sins ahead of this year's Super Bowl in Las Vegas.
In a September email communication obtained by front office sportsthe league provided a short list of rules for players attending or participating in Super Bowl LVIII.
“Athletes participating in the Super Bowl are prohibited from participating in any form of gambling, including casino games or wagering on any sports, while in Las Vegas,” the September memo said. There is.
Players participating in the big game cannot play blackjack, but that rule does not apply to other players participating in the game as spectators.
These players are still allowed to gamble while in Las Vegas, but they should tread carefully when it comes to sports betting.
Officials continued that non-participating players will still be able to bet on sports (non-NFL), but will not be allowed to register at a sportsbook until after the Super Bowl.
There is an exception that says a player can only walk through a sportsbook if going through the sportsbook is the only way to get to their destination.
For example, a player staying at a hotel in Las Vegas red rock You might want to go to Gridiron Grill. That player has to read through the sportsbook in order to reach the desired destination.
However, there may still be a clear gray area around this.
Considering the Super Bowl is the biggest gambling day of the year and the game is being held in Las Vegas, players, especially those attending the game, will want to talk about betting.
The NFL has been heavily involved in gambling since legalization in 2018 changed the league's view on sports betting. Caesars, DraftKings, and FanDuel are heavily involved in promoting the league.
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This year, FanDuel Sportsbook is bringing back its Super Bowl commercial featuring Rob Gronkowski. There, the greatest tight end of all time will kick his second field goal and bettors will win a share of his $10 million in a bonus bet.
Last year, Gronkowski missed a field goal as part of the first “Kick of Destiny” campaign.
