After NBA illegal betting arrests, NFL warns teams and players about its prop bets and gambling rules

The NBA just got hit with a wild gambling scandal, and the NFL is not taking any chances. After federal indictments this week linked NBA players and coaches to illegal betting rings, the NFL slid into action, sending out memos to all teams reminding everyone, yes, everyone about its strict gambling rules.

And yes, that includes

player prop bets

.

NFL says “hands off” as NBA gambling indictments send shockwaves

The NBA headlines were trending this week for all the wrong reasons. Big names like Miami Heat’s Terry Rozier and Portland coach Chauncey Billups got caught up in federal investigations for illegal gambling. The charges claim some players used insider info to tip the scales and maybe even skipped games to help gamblers. Naturally, the NFL is watching this closely because they don’t want that drama in their house.

The league sent memos to all team staff and players reminding them that gambling is off-limits. Head coaches and player engagement directors are tasked with making sure everyone actually

gets it

. The message? Protect the game, don’t get shady, and don’t bet on your own league. It’s a no-brainer but apparently needs repeating.

Why player prop bets are a big deal

Prop bets aren’t just “fun side bets” they’re risky. Betting on a player’s rushing yards or touchdowns might seem harmless, but it’s exactly the kind of thing that can mess with integrity. The NFL’s rules are crystal clear:

no bets on stats, no bets on players, no bets on your own league

. That goes for everyone, from star players to staffers handling team operations.

The NFL also reminded everyone that insider info is off-limits. So, no spilling secret game plans, practice details, or anything that could give someone an unfair edge. The league wants to make sure the game stays fair and fans trust that it is.Long story short: the NFL isn’t playing. They want everyone to follow the rules, protect the integrity of the game, and keep gambling drama out of the league. Player prop bets? Still a hard

no

. And if anyone forgets, the memos are there to give a friendly (but firm) reminder: “we see you, don’t do it.”Also read - Madison Beer dethrones Taylor Swift as Spotify’s fastest-growing female artist — gains 430K listeners in one day