For decades, the NFL has been dodging the notion that it is a gambler’s paradise. The league and its teams have long distanced themselves from the wagering community both legal and illegal.
With many states now changing their laws regarding sports wagering, including New Jersey, NFL teams are softening their tune when it comes to embracing gambling organizations and casinos. The popularity of fantasy football and wagering on sports has exploded across the world and he NFL can no longer shy away from the revenue and partnership opportunities that industry brings to the table.
On Wednesday, it was announced that the New York Giants, one of the NFL’s most conservative franchises, were entering into a partnership/sponsorship with the DFS/Sportsbook mega site DraftKings.