{"id":129184,"date":"2020-03-06T15:57:36","date_gmt":"2020-03-06T23:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=129184"},"modified":"2020-03-06T16:09:23","modified_gmt":"2020-03-07T00:09:23","slug":"nflpa-agreement-shows-players-want-slice-of-league-gambling-dollars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/nflpa-agreement-shows-players-want-slice-of-league-gambling-dollars\/","title":{"rendered":"34 Gambling References Found in NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement, Players Want Cut of Action"},"content":{"rendered":"

NFL players are voting on the latest collective bargaining agreement (CBA), a voluminous, 439-page document that features 34 references to gambling.<\/p>\n

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The new NFL bargaining agreement calls for players to get some of the league’s gambling revenue, but not all are backing the accord. (Image: CNBC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The proposal, which was distributed leaguewide on Thursday, is a clear sign the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) wants a cut of any gambling revenue the league generates. The NFL, the highest-grossing of the major US professional sports associations, has long had a cautious view of sports betting, one that has been liberalized in recent years with the move of the Raiders to Las Vegas and plans to hold the draft there next month.<\/a><\/p>\n

In the CBA, the first reference to gambling appears in Article 12, which addresses revenue accounting and the calculation of the salary cap \u2013 issues that have long sown the seeds of discord between athletes and owners.<\/p>\n

Revenues related to gambling on any aspect of NFL games, any performance of NFL players in NFL games, or in any other NFL\/Club-related activity . . . gambling-related sponsorship revenues, operation of gambling of any kind in an NFL stadium, use of NFL\/Club-related telecasts or other content by gambling-related businesses, use of NFL\/Club licensed gambling applications, and revenues related to ensuring the gambling-related integrity of NFL games or other NFL\/Club-related activity,\u201d according to Article 12, section 10 of the CBA.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What the NFLPA is saying there is that money the league derives from betting is considered \u201call revenue (AR),\u201d meaning the players are entitled to a cut of the action<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Going Further<\/h2>\n

The NFL has marketing deals with gaming companies, such as Caesars Entertainment and DraftKings, and owners acknowledge<\/a> expansion of sports wagering in the US helps televisions ratings \u2013 the primary source of revenue for the league.<\/p>\n

The players’ union is wise to this. But it’s not stopping at asking for a percentage of those deals. Rather, their approach is more encompassing.<\/p>\n

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\u201cFor Gambling Revenues generated by operation of gambling-related businesses located: (i) in or physically attached to an NFL Stadium (defined for purposes of this Section as being ‘in’ the Stadium); or (ii) within 200 feet of the outer wall of an NFL Stadium or the point of entry to an NFL Stadium at which a ticket is required, whichever distance is greater (defined for purposes of this Section as being ‘near’ (but not \u201cin\u201d) the Stadium), including revenue from non-football gambling (e.g., revenues from slot ma-chines located in or physically attached to an NFL Stadium), all revenue actually received or to be received by a Club or Club Affiliate (or the NFL or any NFL-related entity) during the season,\u201d according the CBA.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Recently, the league moved closer to allowing on-site sportsbooks by permitting betting lounges<\/a> at its stadiums. However, those venues will not be taking wagers on sporting events.<\/p>\n

Controversy Lingers<\/h2>\n

While it is the NFLPA that’s pitching the new proposal, some of the league’s biggest stars aren’t in favor of the accord, though their aversion isn’t related to sports betting.<\/p>\n

Rather, the new CBA pitches players on accepting lower salary tiers with the selling point being a higher minimum salary. Stars such as Aaron Rodgers, Richard Sherman and J.J. Watt have lashed out against the salary scheme<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Some players are supporting the proposal due to increased revenue sharing and a more relaxed policy on drug testing.<\/p>\n

Players have until March 12 to cast their votes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

NFL players are voting on the latest collective bargaining agreement (CBA), a voluminous, 439-page document that features 34 references to gambling. The proposal, which was distributed leaguewide on Thursday, is a clear sign the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) wants a cut of any gambling revenue the league generates. 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