The NFL says it’s protecting the Shield. But from what: Corruption, or bad optics?
This week, Mike and Colum are joined by writer and former NFL journalist Steve O’Rourke to talk about the league’s uneasy love affair with gambling. Players get banned for small bets while the owners cash in on billion-dollar partnerships.
We dig into the contradictions, the money trail, and why responsible gambling might be the biggest PR line of all.
The game isn’t the only thing being played.