The NFL is asking Congress to crack down on illegal sports betting operators.
The request came in response to a letter from Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) in June asking about the NFL’s sports betting policies and procedures in the wake of recent player violations. Rather than answering her questions in full, the NFL used the inquiry as an opportunity to turn the focus elsewhere.
“We believe that additional attention and resources are needed from lawmakers and law-enforcement to address the illicit sports betting market, which still has the power of incumbency,” wrote NFL VP of public policy and government affairs Jonathan Nabavi in a letter obtained by ESPN.
