In most professional sports leagues, including the NFL (National Football League), it is against the rules for players to bet on themselves or on any games in which they are participants. These leagues have strict policies against gambling to maintain the integrity of the sport and to prevent any potential conflicts of interest or corruption.
The NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy explicitly prohibits players from engaging in any form of gambling activity that could affect the outcome of a game or the integrity of the sport. This includes betting on themselves or on the outcome of games in which they are involved. Violations of this policy can result in fines, suspensions, or even expulsion from the league.
It’s important to note that these rules apply not only to players but also to coaches, team personnel, and sometimes even game officials. The leagues work closely with gambling regulatory bodies and have sophisticated monitoring systems to detect and prevent any forms of betting that could compromise the integrity of the games.
However, outside of these restrictions, individuals are generally free to bet on sports as long as they are of legal gambling age and are doing so in jurisdictions where sports betting is legal. But when it comes to betting on themselves, professional athletes are almost universally prohibited from doing so by their respective leagues.