Quote Originally Posted by ArgoZ View Post
It’s risky when a player starts to bet on his own league. How much influence does he have on games? Betting on winning seems OK, yet what happens when it becomes props like TD’s or yardage? A player forces a throw and it’s picked, instead of running for an easy first down because he needs those yards. Team fumbles would be an easy stat to win. Is it OK if you’re the back and betting on not fumbling, but not OK if you’re betting on 2 or more fumbles? Also, we all know how betting can lead down a dark path. Once you’re in that lifestyle, it’s not too hard to start betting on losing to recoup your losses. Temptation, desperation happens when you lose your house. The integrity of the game is at stake when this all happens behind the scene.
Good points. It can be a slippery slope.

Arland Bruce IV bet against his own team in the NCAA and, as a result, had his contract with Edmonton voided by the CFL this off-season.