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NFL Faces Scrutiny Over Potential Conflicts Tied to Sports Betting Interests

As the NFL moves toward acquiring a 10% stake in ESPN, concerns over conflicts of interest are mounting. Analyst Craig Carton warned that NFL ties to ESPN Bet could compromise the league’s integrity. While technically inaccurate, PENN Entertainment operates ESPN Bet, Carton’s broader point stands: NFL owners can each hold up to 5% in sportsbook companies, and the league won’t disclose who owns what.