The NFL is one of the best leagues in the world, not only within the gridiron, but also in its rules and statutes, which does not allow any type of indiscipline, especially with any that could put the integrity of the league at risklike bets.
Why do we say this? because it became known five players were punished by the NFL for violating betting policyIn other words, they were caught in the middle of the job.
Ian Rapoport was the one who announced the suspension of the five players for bets that are: Jameson Williams, Quintez Cephus, Stanley Berryhill and CJ Moore, all of them from the Lions, plus Shaka Toney from the Commanders.
And it is that, the NFL takes this issue quite seriously, which could call into question the entire league. As an example, Calvin Ridley was suspended for a whole year for these betting issues.
NFL confirmed that Jameson Williams and Stanley Berryhill received six-game suspensions, while Quintez Cephus, CJ Moore and Shaka Toney have been suspended indefinitely and can apply for reinstatement after the 2023 season..
How does NFL betting policy work?
Since 2018, the NFL he created a kind of manual for all his staff, that includes players, coaches and any other personnel within the company or clubs related to betting.
Son 10 betting restrictions that the NFL stipulates for all personnel participating in the leagueno matter what position they have or what activities they do.
NFL policy to prevent betting on NFL
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| American football bets | All NFL personnel are prohibited from placing, soliciting or facilitating any wager directly or indirectly on any NFL game, scrimmage or other event. This includes betting on the match, statistics, score or personal performance of any player. |
| Bets on other sports | All NFL personnel are prohibited from placing, soliciting, or facilitating wagers on any other professional sport (NHL, NBA, MLB, PGA, USTA, or MLS), other than international and Olympic tournaments or collegiate competition. |
| fix games | NFL personnel will not fix any NFL game or influence the fixing of any score, statistics or score, or manipulate or attempt to manipulate any other aspect of wagering. This includes accepting bribes or otherwise influencing a party, as well as not reporting any bribe, offer or attempt to do so. |
| greater effort | All NFL personnel must always give their best effort, because failing to give their best effort at any time is strictly prohibited in an NFL game, or soliciting, encouraging, or inducing anyone not to give their best effort for a purpose. gambling related |
| privileged information | Unless properly authorized, NFL personnel are prohibited from use, disclose, or provide access to confidential, non-public information about any NFL game or event, the availability or performance of any individual participating in any NFL game, and any other conditions material to any NFL game for a related game purpose, either directly or through another person |
| Gambling in the workplace | NFL personnel will not participate in any type of game while in any environment of your team or the NFL, including, but not limited to, locker rooms, practice or office facilities, team buses, trains, flights or hotels, or while traveling on team or league business. Playing cards or other casino games is permitted as long as nothing of value is presented in wagers |
| Betting house | NFL personnel shall not enter, use or visit a sports book during the NFL game season |
| promotional appearances | All NFL personnel are prohibited from using or allow others to use your name and/or likeness directly to promote, advertise, or publicize gambling-related businesses, or by making promotional appearances on behalf of any entity in a casino or sportsbook gaming area |
| Associations | NFL Personnel will not engage in social, business, or personal relationships with persons generally known to be professional players, disruptive in a manner that disparages the reputation of the NFL, NFL players, or the game |
| Gifts | All NFL personnel may not accept rooms, amenities or other courtesy gifts from a casino or other gaming-related establishment if their value exceeds $250. Any article accepted (other than food and drink) must be duly documented and verifiable upon request. Soliciting gifts of any value is never permissible |
