The Commissioner of the National Football League in the US has issued a statement making clear his organisation’s attitude towards sports betting, following the landmark court decision that opens up the North American market to sports betting.
Roger Goodell said that the decision of the US Supreme Court “has no effect on the commitment” to ensure that no improper influences affect how the game is played.
“We have spent considerable time planning for the potential of broadly legalised sports gambling and are prepared to address these changes in a thoughtful and comprehensive way, including substantial education and compliance trainings for our clubs, players, employees and partners. These efforts include supporting common-sense legislation that protects our players, coaches and fans and maintains public confidence in our games. We are asking Congress to enact uniform standards for states that choose to legalise sports betting that include, at a minimum, four core principles.”
These are, he emphasised, substantial consumer protection; the ability for sports leagues to protect their content and intellectual property; fans should have access to official, reliable data; and adequate resources for law enforcement.
