Gambling among topics of discussion at NFL owners meetings

The potential legalization of sports gambling was among the topics discussed during the NFL owners meetings, according to a report.

NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport says the league owners were briefed on the status of the sports gambling industry. They apparently were presented with a study on gambling and received an update on technology.

Sources: The owners were presented with the findings of a previously secret study on gambling and the patterns of behavior associated with it. They received an update on technology and made sure the league is ready in case it is legalized.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 27, 2018

It sounds like some of the talk surrounding gambling has to do with ways the league will respond — or capitalize — if sports betting becomes legalized.

While the Supreme Court is close to ruling on sports gambling, the year-long study on gambling was commissioned before the case was heard. Gambling, if legal, represents not only a possible added revenue stream but also another international fan base.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 27, 2018

The NFL has long tried to distance itself from sports betting to preserve the integrity of the game. But legalization of it could change things.