Sports gambling is now legal in the state of Arizona, and the Cardinals have big plans. The franchise recently announced a partnership with BetMGM that will bring a sportsbook to State Farm Stadium by the beginning of the 2022 NFL season. The Cardinals were the first NFL team to strike such a deal, and online betting in the stadium will be legal for this season.

New Cardinals star J.J. Watt was asked about these developments, and he had a hilarious response about literally betting on himself:

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Sports gambling continues to get bigger and bigger in the United States as more states make it legal, and the start of the NFL season (we can include college football in this as well) will only make it explode even more. The Cardinals defensive lineman recognizes this and understands that if it makes more people interested, it should help grow the game. Of course, he can't actually bet on his own games, because that would get him in trouble.

Speaking of NFL betting, Watt's Cardinals are currently +3 this weekend for their Week 1 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, per BetOnline. Arizona's defense has a tough task ahead of it against Derrick Henry and Co., so Watt better be ready to roll in an attempt to help slow down the Titans' explosive offensive attack.

The Cardinals are trying to make the playoffs this season after just missing out in 2020.