Betting boost? Not yet
Early data shows no direct correlation between online NFL gambling and local market TV ratings so far.
Seattle’s Tyler Lockett stretches high against Philadelphia’s Cre’Von LeBlanc in an NFC wild-card game on Jan. 5 that eliminated the Eagles with a 17-9 loss after a repeat 9-7 regular season. Philly NFL TV ratings were up just 1 percent despite the addition of legal online gambling. Photo: g...