Originally posted on 11/05/2012:
I'm assuming you are Canadian.
In the U.S.A., our politicians, along with the NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL, pretend to be morally appalled at the notion that people gamble on sporting events. This fake outrage is generally used to ensure that Nevada, state lotteries, dog tracks, and horse tracks have monopolies on gambling in their various regions of our beloved country. I like that people point out when an announcer makes a wagering reference because it legitimizes the idea that it's okay to gamble YOUR hard earned money on whatever the PHUCK you like!
The NFL wouldn't be half the league it is without gamblers and fantasy football. Does anyone really give two flying phucks about a match-up between Detroit and Jacksonville? EXACTLY!