Jonathan Ogden stayed far away from sports betting during his Pro Football Hall of Fame career with the Baltimore Ravens.

That was then. Now retired and living in Las Vegas, Ogden said he loves to spend time in sportsbooks.

“Sports betting and football are like peanut butter and jelly to me. They really are,” he said. “People love to bet on the game, put a few bucks down, and they enjoy the game a little more.”

Ogden placed the first bet Wednesday at the newly renovated and reopened Caesars Sportsbook at Harrah’s. The former All-Pro offensive lineman stayed close to his roots, betting $50 on the Ravens to win the Super Bowl at 20-1 odds. The potential $1,000 payout would go to charity, a Caesars spokesman said.