Arizona Cardinals Player Suspended for Betting on NFL Games

The NFL suspended an Arizona Cardinal Player for betting on league games. Cornerback Josh Shaw’s suspension will last for the rest of the season. The good news is that Shaw hasn’t played any game this season because of an injury.

The NFL told the Sports Betting Bookie that there’s no proof indicating games were compromised in any manner. Also, there was no indication of Shaw using inside information to win wagers. League rules don’t allow employees and players to bet on any games.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said that the success of the league depends on everyone to protect the integrity of the game as well as the reputations of people involved in the league. As such, the NFL prohibits anyone working with the league to bet on the games.

Arizona Cardinals Player Out for the Season

Shaw didn’t comment about his suspension. Also, the NFL didn’t give an additional comment aside from its released statement. However, it is still unclear how Shaw wagered on games, how much he spent on bets, or whether he bet on any of his team’s games.

Also, the NFL didn’t say if Shaw made legal or illegal sports bets. However, league rules prohibit people connected with it to make any types of bets, including legal sports wagers. The NFL player contract stipulates that players can’t bet on NFL games. Those found guilty can be suspended, fined, or have their contract terminated.

Pay per head reviews and news sites learned that Shaw bet on NFL games several times this season. Also, his coaches, teammates, and other players were not aware of his sports betting activities.

If you own a sportsbook, it might be a bad idea to hire an NFL player to promote your bookie business. Instead, it would be best if you considered having live in-play betting for bookies to attract more players.