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The SEC is lobbying the NCAA to reverse its recent decision to allow college athletes to bet on professional sports, citing concerns over integrity and vulnerability to exploitation, amid ongoing debates and criticisms from university officials and coaches.
Tucupita Marcano, an infielder for the San Diego Padres, is under investigation by MLB for allegedly betting on games during the 2023 season while with the Pittsburgh Pirates. If found guilty of betting on his own team's matches, Marcano could face a lifetime ban from baseball. The Padres have acknowledged the investigation but will not comment further until it is completed.
The NFL has reinstated five players, including Washington Commanders' Shaka Toney, who were suspended for violating the league's gambling policy in 2023, while defensive back Isaiah Rodgers' situation remains under review. The reinstated players also include free agents Rashod Berry, Quintez Cephus, C.J. Moore, and Demetrius Taylor, with Rodgers and Berry's former team, the Indianapolis Colts, releasing them last year. Cephus and Moore, who were with the Detroit Lions at the time of their suspensions, were also released by the team.
The NFL has reinstated five players, including three ex-Lions and one ex-Colts player, who were suspended indefinitely for violating the league's gambling policy in 2023. Only one of the reinstated players, Shaka Toney, is currently on a team's roster. The league's gambling policy prohibits any form of gambling in NFL facilities.
The NFL reinstated five players who were suspended for violating the gambling policy, including Quintez Cephus, C.J. Moore, Demetrius Taylor, Rashod Berry, and Shaka Toney, but Eagles cornerback Isaiah Rodgers was not among them. Rodgers, who was suspended for betting on NFL games involving his team, remains sidelined, raising concerns for Philadelphia as he was the only player not reinstated.
The NFL has reinstated five players, including Quintez Cephus and Shaka Toney, who were suspended for violating the league's gambling policy in 2023. The suspensions were part of the NFL's crackdown on gambling, and the players were criticized for not fully understanding the rules. While the NFL has avoided major scandals like those in the NBA and MLB, gambling remains a concern as the league continues to profit from its deals with sports books.
The NFL has not commented on whether it will investigate allegations that former receiver Mecole Hardman leaked game plan specifics prior to matches against the Chiefs and the Eagles. The league's gambling policy prohibits the sharing of confidential, non-public information regarding any NFL game or event, with an indefinite suspension of at least one year as punishment. The situation should be taken seriously as it could potentially reveal broader issues within the league's handling of inside information.
The NFL has called for federal assistance to combat the "illicit sports betting market" and protect the integrity of the game. In response to a congresswoman's inquiry about gambling policies, the NFL outlined its efforts to uphold game integrity and expressed concern about the underground betting market. The league believes that additional attention and resources are needed to address the threat posed by bookmakers operating outside the regulated environment. The NFL has suspended several players for violating its gambling policy since the Supreme Court's decision to allow legal betting. Collegiate sports have also seen an increase in betting controversies, prompting calls for action to safeguard competition integrity.
The Indianapolis Colts have released veterans Isaiah Rodgers and Rashod Berry following their full-season suspensions for violating the NFL's gambling policy. Colts general manager Chris Ballard emphasized the importance of the "integrity of the game" in explaining the decision. While both players were reserves, Rodgers' departure will have a greater impact as he served as the team's primary kick returner and also saw playing time on defense. The Colts have potential replacements in rookie Dallis Flowers and veteran Isaiah McKenzie.
The NFL has suspended four players, including Indianapolis Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers and Tennessee Titans offensive lineman Nicholas Petit-Frere, for violating the league's gambling policy. Rodgers, along with defensive end Rashod Berry and free-agent defensive end Demetrius Taylor, received indefinite suspensions for gambling on NFL games in 2022. Petit-Frere received a six-game suspension for gambling on non-NFL games at team facilities. The Colts waived both Berry and Rodgers following their suspensions, while Petit-Frere apologized to the Titans and their fans. The NFL has been cracking down on gambling violations, with several players previously suspended under the league's gambling policy.
During a press conference introducing Lloyd Howell as the new executive director of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA), president JC Tretter declined to address the union's stance on the league's gambling policy. Tretter redirected the focus to Howell's appointment and expressed excitement about the new leadership. The NFLPA has previously conceded that the gambling policy falls within the rights of management, which has limited their ability to directly participate in educating and training players on the rules and potential consequences.
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers is expected to receive a season-long suspension for violating the NFL's gambling policy. Rodgers admitted to making "mistakes" and "an error in judgment" after reports surfaced that he had placed bets on NFL games during the 2022 season. The suspension could potentially lead to his release from the team. Rodgers is the latest player to face discipline for gambling violations, following the suspensions of Calvin Ridley, Quentez Cephus, C.J. Moore, Shaka Toney, Stanley Berryhill, and Jameson Williams.
The NFL is reinforcing its gambling policy to players by requiring all rookies to attend mandatory education sessions and making in-person visits to team facilities to clarify prohibited activities. The league is intensifying its monitoring and policy enforcement efforts with the help of external monitoring firms and sportsbooks. The six "key rules" of the gambling policy that the league officials will emphasize are: Don't bet on the NFL, don't gamble at your team facility, don't have someone bet for you, don't share team "inside information," don't enter a sportsbook during the NFL playing season, and don't play daily fantasy football.
The NFL has outlined six key rules for players to follow in order to avoid violating the league's gambling policy, including not betting on the NFL, not gambling at team facilities or hotels, and not sharing inside information. The league has already suspended six players for gambling violations this offseason, and rookies will now undergo mandatory training on the policy. The NFL will be alerted if a player uses their own name on a gambling app, and one player, Isaiah Rodgers of the Indianapolis Colts, is reportedly under investigation.
The NFL and NFLPA have revised their gambling policy for the Pro Bowl Games in Las Vegas, allowing participating players to enter casinos and participate in legal non-sports gambling, but not sports betting. Players who did not qualify for the Pro Bowl Games can legally place wagers via apps on their phones, while those who qualified cannot. The agreement only applies to Pro Bowl week and does not affect the application of the CBA or gambling policy for any other NFL game or event.