"The NFL sent a memo to team officials on Thursday to re-emphasize the league's stance on what types of wagers are permitted with its sportsbook partners, specifically calling out certain prop bets, which have come under increased scrutiny in recent weeks following the federal indictments of MLB and NBA players. In the memo, the league says it has "actively engaged with both state lawmakers and regulators,"
"The memo specifically states that the league considers the use of prediction markets -- such as Kalshi and Polymarket -- to be "prohibited gambling activity." It also includes a reminder of rules for NFL personnel under the league's gambling policy, as well as the measures the league has taken to maintain the integrity of the game as it relates to sports betting."
"The NFL has largely managed to avoid integrity concerns. While a member of the Atlanta Falcons, Tennessee Titans WR Calvin Ridley was suspended for the entire 2022 season after he bet on games during the 2021 season, including on his own team. Ahead of the 2023 campaign, several players, including Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams, were suspended for varying lengths of time for their own violations of the league's gambling policy."
The NFL sent a memo to team officials restating which wagers are permitted with sportsbook partners and specifically calling out problematic prop bets. The league said it has actively engaged with state lawmakers, regulators, and betting partners to limit or prohibit prop bets. The memo categorizes prohibited wagers as inherently objectionable (player injuries, fan misconduct), officiating-related, determinable by one person in one play, and pre-determined events. The league labeled prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket as prohibited gambling activity. The memo reminded personnel of gambling-policy rules and described measures to maintain game integrity. The NFL noted past player suspensions tied to betting violations.
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