It might take something like the fiasco in the Packers and Seahawks game last night to get some resolution with the NFL referees lockout. A very controversial call on the last play of the game gave Seattle a touchdown and a 14-12 win over Green Bay.
To make matters worse, it cost Green Bay the game and effected the point spread of 3 1/2 as the Packers were favored to win the game.
The Nevada Gaming Commission estimated that there was between $150-200 million wagered on the game. Many bettors are unhappy about the results. It wouldn't be that much of an issue is it didn't effect the outcome of the game as well as the spread.
I always felt that it would need to get to this for something to get done. Maybe the labor issue will continue, but the NFL is squarely in the sights of all. The call in the game didn't effect the television ratings, but once you get the gamblers involved it becomes another story
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