While in Las Vegas, it isn’t hard to assume what is on the minds of most people. Yes, it is likely even on the minds of NFL players who are about to play in the Super Bowl, even if it is a distant thought.
Some players are going to be happy with the NFL’s stance on gambling in Las Vegas at this time for members of the two teams.
The NFL and NFLPA have come to an agreement that there will be no form of gambling during the Super Bowl week. Once the Super Bowl is over, anything goes and players will be able to take part in risking some cash.
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Yes, there is a chance that you could walk into a casino late Sunday night into early hours on Monday and find a Patrick Mahomes or Travis Kelce. On the other hand, maybe you’ll see Deebo Samuel or Nick Bosa. Don’t expect to see the losing team out doing much celebrating, for what it is worth.
In recent years, the NFL has handed out numerous suspensions for gambling on NFL games. So, for the NFL to bend their knee to any form of gambling feels a bit different. When gambling and the NFL are mentioned together in the news, it is normally a player receiving a hefty suspension.