The betting on sporting events have been a problem for many nfl players in recent years and the league has made the decision to use the image of Tom Bradythe greatest quarterback of all time, to make an educational video.
In accordance with 8news.com in Denver, Brady recorded the intro for the NFL’s educational video on gambling which will be shown to all teams in the league.
In the video TB12 warns gamblers not to throw away their career over a bet as they have worked too hard to lose everything to gambling. He also points out that playing in the NFL is a privilege and players should take that into account.
Finally, the best quarterback of all time points out that betting on games hurts not only the integrity of the NFL, but all the players on a team.
Recently, Indianpolis Colts WR Isaiah Rodgers is under investigation for violating NFL betting rules. Based on multiple reports, the athlete placed 100 bets and some of them were on his team’s matches. Prior to the draft, several Detroit Lions players were suspended for gambling, including WR Jameson Williams and Quintez Cephus.
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The NFL rules on gambling
The NFL betting rules are simple: any league employee may not bet on football matches, either directly or indirectly. In addition, players are urged to give their best effort in all matches and not give out inside information to people outside the league.
Players are also not allowed to bet from the team’s facilities. Besides, all NFL personnel are prohibited from visiting casinos or using any sportsbook while the season is in progress.
