Tony Romo: Gambling has made the NFL "less pure."
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Not sure what Tony Romo really means but I suspect he is differentiating between before and after the league's endorsement. There was no 'expectation' of how players performed, points scored per quarter, etc. in the past. Gamblers simply betted on outcomes they hoped would happen.
That perception changed after the NFL basically said its association with gambling was okay. Example. Now, Romo can say he expects Tony Pollard should have his best rushing effort of the year against the Commanders. He may feel his words make the league less pure by gamblers taking his words as a sign that Pollard would definitely rush for more yards than he had against any other opponent all season long and place bets accordingly.
Then the opposite happens and gamblers, who are also fans, start perceiving the league manipulating what 'should' happen. Fans start seeing the game less AS a game and more like scripted entertainment like professional wrestling--except, in this case, betting on the game directly and intentionally hurt them financially. That would make the league look less spontaneously innocent and more engineered to some fans' detriment. Not exactly the right look for a supposed game to maintain.
bigE79
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Exactly and way hotter,even now.
Mark
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"Gambling interests" have been anathema to the NFL - and most other organized sports (except for horse-racing) - for over a century. Athletes & other figures were summarily given the sporting equivalent of the death penalty for being anywhere near it.
Let's face it: The NFL didn't get into bed with organized crime to keep a watchful eye...the League partnered with the mob to get a piece of the action. And I disrespect them for it.
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You kinda said what what Romo was saying but then took it a bit too far down the conspiracy headlines lane which is what the article's title intended for clicks, IMO. Romo's actual quote was basically saying that now people might bet on his commentary and "affect their lives" by what he says whereas before he could just spitball on a team's strategy without thinking about betting lines, etc. Romo was saying it feels less pure TO HIM in commentating in how his words have an effect, not that the league is less pure or that results could be manipulated somehow, etc. That's what the article would like to stir up and it has to their intended targets.
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Cool.
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My concern with the all of the access to gambling doesn’t concern me on the NFL but rather the impacts to society.
When legalized gambling was only in Nevada and illegal gambling with Bookies it was limited more to people with cash on hand .
Now the access is obtainable using your cards which means growing debt with high interest rates. The last data already shows our country is in more debt on cards. Some of which is due to inflation but this is the concern I have.
In the past you really had to make an effort to know someone or travel to make a bet. I understand all states wanting sports betting in their casinos which I’m ok with. It’s the sports betting online which is a greater concern .
More access can’t be a good thing for society making it more available. I’ve been around gambling and Vegas my entire life. My father and his brother were high rollers in the 60’s and 70’s. It’s fine if you can afford to lose. But when I started going in the late 70’s to Vegas I saw how it ruined people’s lives .
When legalized gambling was only in Nevada and illegal gambling with Bookies it was limited more to people with cash on hand .
Now the access is obtainable using your cards which means growing debt with high interest rates. The last data already shows our country is in more debt on cards. Some of which is due to inflation but this is the concern I have.
In the past you really had to make an effort to know someone or travel to make a bet. I understand all states wanting sports betting in their casinos which I’m ok with. It’s the sports betting online which is a greater concern .
More access can’t be a good thing for society making it more available. I’ve been around gambling and Vegas my entire life. My father and his brother were high rollers in the 60’s and 70’s. It’s fine if you can afford to lose. But when I started going in the late 70’s to Vegas I saw how it ruined people’s lives .
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Right lol lol
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It’s a horrible addiction. Some fanatics can’t even watch a game unless they have a wager.
Even the greatest handicappers in NFL win about 60% of the time. Considering you have to give up 10% juice that means with 60% you have to wager large amounts to come out on top.
The better odds in sports betting is in baseball and basketball since it’s better percentage to win depending on pitcher and the home teams.
But football remains the favorite by bettors and why these sports books take it in as too many fans bet their hearts and not their minds.
NCAA you can do a little better especially in the smaller schools in football and hoops. The lines aren’t effected as much cause not as much action. And the favs more likely to cover.
And stay away from too many parlays. They are sucker bets and why they pay big odds. 2 team parlay are your best odds but of course only pay 2.6 to1.
Gambling is all about managing your money. And knowing when to walk away with winnings or limiting losses.
Even the greatest handicappers in NFL win about 60% of the time. Considering you have to give up 10% juice that means with 60% you have to wager large amounts to come out on top.
The better odds in sports betting is in baseball and basketball since it’s better percentage to win depending on pitcher and the home teams.
But football remains the favorite by bettors and why these sports books take it in as too many fans bet their hearts and not their minds.
NCAA you can do a little better especially in the smaller schools in football and hoops. The lines aren’t effected as much cause not as much action. And the favs more likely to cover.
And stay away from too many parlays. They are sucker bets and why they pay big odds. 2 team parlay are your best odds but of course only pay 2.6 to1.
Gambling is all about managing your money. And knowing when to walk away with winnings or limiting losses.
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sunalsorises
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Plus...Dez caught that ball.
DFWJC
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I don't think so.
Jipper
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Except Jessica was way better looking
davey999
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How so? She was on screen for 24 seconds during the last game.
Jipper
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It was a joke dude...
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First, he looks skinny. 
Second, I don't think he meant his comment the way people are taking it. I don't think he's saying gambling is making the league corrupt. Rather, he's saying it's making the game.more about money than fandom. I say that, because he changed his approach to commentating out of worry that what he says could cause the people who trust his judgement to lose money.
He can't just give his opinion to inform and educate fans, because if he isn't exactly correct, and fans bet accordingly, he'll consider it his fault.
That's how I see his comments.
Second, I don't think he meant his comment the way people are taking it. I don't think he's saying gambling is making the league corrupt. Rather, he's saying it's making the game.more about money than fandom. I say that, because he changed his approach to commentating out of worry that what he says could cause the people who trust his judgement to lose money.
He can't just give his opinion to inform and educate fans, because if he isn't exactly correct, and fans bet accordingly, he'll consider it his fault.
That's how I see his comments.