Roger Goodell Says NFL Isn't Changing Position on Legalized Sports Gambling

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell still isn't in favor of people gambling on his league.

"We are not changing our position as it relates to legalized sports gambling," Goodell told Peter King of MMQB. "We still don't think it is a positive thing."

The opinion comes with the Oakland Raiders expected to be approved for a move to Las Vegas on Monday, per Tom Pelissero of USA Today. Sports gambling is legal in the state of Nevada.

The commissioner also appears encouraged by the potential move.

"I think we will have a vote, and I think we will have a positive vote," Goodell said referring to Monday's meeting, per ESPN's Sal Paolantonio. "I think we are in pretty good shape."

Whether league officials like it or not, gambling is a big part of the NFL.

Per David Purdum of ESPN.com, a record $138.48 million was wagered at Nevada sportsbooks at Super Bowl LI.According to the American Gaming Association (h/t Thomas Barrabi of Fox Business), an estimated $4.5 billion was gambled illegally on the New England Patriots' win over the Atlanta Falcons.