Over the summer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell hinted that changes were forthcoming in the league’s sports betting policy following a tumultuous period in which nearly a dozen players came under investigation for gambling-related violations.
Last week, the NFL instituted major changes to the policy in approving more stringent penalties against players caught betting on league games. Wagering on the NFL now carries an indefinite suspension of at least one year, which will rise to a minimum of two years if a player bets on his own team. If the NFL determines that a player fixes a game, he will be subject to a lifetime ban under the policy modifications.
