Though the NFL hardly needs another reminder of the gambling problem it’s currently facing, Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio dropped another big story related to the recent rise of sports betting. Though it’ll have no direct NFL consequences — no rules were violated and no suspension will follow — someone’s wallet was really hurting after last season.
Per Florio, an unnamed NFL player lost $8 million gambling on sports last year. While players aren’t allowed to gamble on the NFL, they’re free to bet on other sports games and events, provided it isn’t done inside the team facility.