What exactly are the limitations placed on referees in regards to gambling?
xtrabigs asked:
Like, are they only allowed to gamble on some things (obviously not the NHL) or some sports, casino games alright?
Like, are they only allowed to gamble on some things (obviously not the NHL) or some sports, casino games alright?
Im bringing this up due to the Tim Donaghy situation in the NBA.
How about the other sports like the NFL, MLB or NBA in regards to their refs gambling rules.
Do they all have the same basic limitations?
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3 Responses to “What exactly are the limitations placed on referees in regards to gambling?”
Bob Loblaw says:
06/21/2010 at 6:13 AM
They are not allowed to gamble because it can breed debts and strange bedfellows which can lead to game fixing.
Also, NBA referees are not even allowed to tell anyone, even their families, their working schedule of upcoming games they are supposed to ref. I just know this from reading up on the Donaghy situation.
Like I’m Telling You Who I A says:
06/24/2010 at 12:51 AM
Any member of the NHL family (including myself) is prohibited from betting on any hockey event.
While not strictly prohibited, gambling in any nature, is frowned upon by the NHL (just ask Andy Van Hellemond and Jaromir Jagr).
2eighty8
Jagr was quietly fined by Bettman. Rumours abound that Mario was the one who paid off his debt too.
2eighty8 says:
06/24/2010 at 8:13 PM
I remember when Jagr (I think it was Jagr) got into a bit of hot water for betting on other sports. Nothing came from it though, if I recall correctly. I would assume that it would be the same for the refs, just no NHL games.
Like I’m Telling You: No sh’it….wow. Hey, Bob, THAT is playing god right there.