No, NFL officials, commonly referred to as refs or referees, are not allowed to bet on games. The NFL has strict policies regarding gambling to ensure the integrity of the sport. These policies prohibit all NFL personnel, including players, coaches, and game officials, from betting on any NFL game or any other professional sports contests.

The NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy explicitly addresses gambling and states that any employee who bets on, or provides information to individuals who bet on, any NFL game or any other professional or college game is subject to discipline, up to and including termination of employment.

The NFL also works with organizations like the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Major League Baseball (MLB) to share information and enforce anti-gambling policies across professional sports leagues. Compliance with these policies is taken very seriously to maintain the integrity and trustworthiness of the games.