Originally posted on 11/05/2012:

Quote Originally Posted by frizzelli View Post
Every time an announcer makes a gambling reference someone always feels the need to make a thread about it. Kinda of retarded considering more is wagered on games than if you add up salaries on both teams. Big fukkin deal
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!