by Vegas Writer
Thursday, Aug 22, 2024The following are the details from the 2024 NFL Gambling policy, released by the league, with the main rules for the NFL players.
- NEVER bet on the NFL: Includes other NFL events such as Draft, Combine, Pro Bowl, & NFL Honors
- The players cannot have someone bet for them: Do not ask family, friends, or others to place a bet
- Don't gamble (no bets on sports, casino or card games) at team facility/stadium, while traveling for a road game, or staying at a team hotel.
- Don't share team 'inside information': Don't share information that hasn't been announced by the team.
- Don't enter a sportsbook during the NFL playing season.
- Don't play daily fantasy football.
*Additional Rule Applicable ONLY to Coaches, Staff, and Personnel – Do NOT Bet on Any Sports!
NFL Mandated Training for all Players – Veterans and Rookies - in 2024
- In-person Gambling Policy education and training is now mandatory for all players. The education and training, prepared in collaboration with the NFL Players Association, review the rules and reinforce integrity provisions in the policy including the two key rules: Never bet on NFL games, and do not gamble (no sports bets, casino or card games) while with the team in ANY capacity (team facility, stadium, hotel/bus etc.).
- Education and training are presented to the players – typically at the team facility – by a member of the NFL's Compliance team, the team's Head of Player Engagement (often a former player), or by other former NFL players using the 'train the trainer' approach (Example: Will Shields in Kansas City).
Club Training/Education for Players & Coaches in 2024
- In-Person Education & Training Sessions: Content of sessions detailed above.
- Full Gambling Policy Included in Player Manual: The full Gambling Policy is provided in the player manual that is distributed annually to all players. Players must sign and acknowledge they have received the manual and its policies.
- 2024 NFL Gambling Policy / Points of Emphasis: A specific document laying out the Gambling Policy and points of emphasis is distributed to all 32 Clubs to deliver to players.
- Signage in Team Facilities: There is Gambling Policy signage in team facilities.
- NFLPA: NFLPA has opportunities to further emphasize the Gambling Policy during visits to Clubs.
- Education for Player Agents: Player agents have the opportunity to participate in Gambling Policy education training led by NFL Compliance officials.
- “Integrity of the Game" clause in all player contracts: Every NFL contract signed by players includes a standard “Integrity of the Game" clause.
Integrity Monitoring Efforts in 2024
- There is an NFL Integrity Representative (typically retired FBI/Executive level police officers) assigned to each team. Their role is the following:
- Monitors for suspicious activity on site on gamedays and liaises with local law enforcement, regulators, and NFL security.
- Supports investigations related to potential violations of the NFL Gambling Policy and other game integrity-related policies and procedures
- Serves as an additional resource to clubs & players for gambling or integrity-related questions/issues
- For every NFL game (and key NFL events; i.e. Draft) external third-party monitors (Genius Sports and IC360) review and alert odds, line movements, and betting activity that may indicate game manipulation or a leak of non-public information. Alerts are made in real-time; gameday, weekly, and season reports provided.
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NFL Global Security Operations Center monitors insider threats and other real-time and historical trending that may indicate suspicious activity
- Includes monitoring of threats made to players, coaches, officials, or other personnel. The NFL has implemented a process to enable League-wide bans across all stadiums for individuals making criminal threats or acts toward these groups.
- The NFL works with sports betting partners to provide additional integrity monitoring
- League regularly engages with lawmakers, regulators, and law enforcement to promote the NFL Integrity and Compliance program, including regarding policy, education, investigations, and enforcement to promote information sharing and eliminate betting markets that are contrary to public policy or that present the greatest opportunity for manipulation.
