- Casino
- By State
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Georgia
- Florida
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- By State
- Slots
- Poker
- Sports
- Esports
Reports Say NFL Opens Investigation into Colts’ Isaiah Rodgers
The recent controversy involving the Indianapolis Colts’ cornerback may now have more serious implications for his career
The National Football League (NFL) has begun a formal investigation into the player, suspecting him of possibly violating the organization’s gambling rules which directly prohibit players from participating in any type of gambling activity.
NFL Launches Probe into Rodgers Amid Betting Violations Scandal
When sports gambling was first legalized in 2018, the NFL was one of the organizations to pass strict policies that outright prohibited players from participating in gambling, making it a big part of training athletes.
Commenting on the situation, the team said that they were aware of the NFL’s investigations but did not specify which player it concerned and said no further comment will be made at the time.
Rodgers though has been quick to step up and own up. He tweeted on Monday that he accepted responsibility for his actions and promised that he could do better and repair the situation.
“The last thing I ever wanted to do was to be a distraction to the Colts organization, my coaches, and my teammates. I’ve let people down that I care about,” the player wrote. He spoke about his commitment to making things better moving forward and ensuring that he abides by existing rules.
So far, the story is not entirely clear. What is alleged is that Rodgers put money on sports through an associate of his who owned the betting account. A total of 100 bets were placed, media reports claim. The issue would not have been as bad perhaps had it not been for the fact that Rodgers ended up betting on Colt games as well, with the majority of bets ranging from $25 to $50.
Colts and NFL Fairly Quiet about the Ongoing Investigation
The NFL has not been too keen to comment on the situation beyond what is already publicly known, saying that the organization had nothing to add as well. The investigation into Rodgers is not the only betting-related scandal to have impacted the organization of late.
Previously, five players were suspended for participating in gambling activities, with some even feigning lack of knowledge that the restriction was there in the first place. Among those suspended were Detroit Lions receiver Quintez Cephus, safety C.J. Moore, Washington Commanders defensive end Shaka Toney, and Lions receivers Jameson Williams and Stanley Berryhill.
These players ended up betting on various sports and games and would now have to serve a six-game suspension.
Related Topics:
Although Fiona doesn't have a long-spanning background within the gambling industry, she is an incredibly skilled journalist who has built a strong interest in the constantly growing iGaming network. The team at GamblingNews.com is glad to have her on our roster to help deliver the best stories as soon as they hit. Aside from writing, she loves to dabble in online casino games such as slots and roulette, both for her own enjoyment and also as research to better improve her understanding of the industry.
Must Read
More Articles
Industry
November 8, 2024
PA Attorney Accused of Stealing $31K from Inmate for Gambling
Blockchain
November 8, 2024
Trump’s Crypto Venture Surpasses 1BN Tokens Sold Milestone
Sports
November 8, 2024
WWE to Pass Up on Turning Fights into Betting Markets
Sports
November 8, 2024
Streamer’s Chummy Bet on Trump Pays Off $660,000
Industry
November 8, 2024
Illegal Gambling in Weslaco, Texas Lands Three in Jail
Industry
November 8, 2024
Kamala Harris Presidential Bid Costs $1.37B on Ads Alone
Casino
November 8, 2024
Denver Car Thief Is Suing Former Police Officer Who Tased Him
Industry
November 8, 2024
NCPG Supports Eight Groups to Prevent Problem Gambling
Poker
November 7, 2024
BetMGM Poker Innovates with Shared Liquidity Between NJ and MI
Sports
November 7, 2024
Gambling Tax Plans Lead to Cancellations of Horse Races in France
Industry
November 7, 2024
US Ambassador Criticizes Hungary PM Orbán for Supporting Trump