""We all have a responsibility to protect the integrity of the Shield by ensuring that our game is played fairly, honestly and to the best of a player's ability," the NFL management council wrote in the memo. "NFL players must also take appropriate steps to safeguard the game against gambling-related risks that may undermine the confidence and trust of the fans.""
""These developments underscore the risks that all sports are facing in the current environment and serve as a reminder of the need to adhere strictly to the NFL gambling policy," the NFL wrote."
"According to the NFL policy, players must not: * Place any bet on NFL football * Throw or fix any NFL game or event, or otherwise manipulate or attempt to manipulate any play or other aspect of an NFL game * Share confidential, non-public information regarding any NFL game, player or event"
NFL players are prohibited from illegal gambling and from betting on league games. All 32 teams were asked to reiterate key aspects of the league gambling policy and to make the policy readily available to players. Responsibility exists to protect the integrity of the Shield by ensuring the game is played fairly, honestly and to the best of a player's ability, and players must take steps to safeguard the game against gambling-related risks. An FBI investigation led to arrests including Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones in probes tied to illegal sports betting and rigged poker games backed by the Mafia. The policy forbids placing bets on NFL football, throwing or fixing games or manipulating play, and sharing confidential non-public information about any game, player or event.
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