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Behind the Bets

By Chad Millman
ESPN The Magazine

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Would you want legalized gambling, including on the NFL, in your state? Sorry, SportsNation, much as I love you, I just don't need your input on this one. I already know the answer. It's yes, yes, yes. For the love of point spreads, dime bets and all that Pete Axthelm ever held holy, you want legalized gambling, especially on sports -- and no doubt on the NFL -- in your state. And it doesn't really matter where you live (except for, and I'm just guessing here, Utah). But don't take my wor ...

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