Poker, roulette or one-armed bandits, all that leaves Jakob Johnson cold. Other temptations in his new sporting home of Las Vegas, on the other hand, warm his heart.

Cologne – Poker, roulette or one-armed bandits, all that leaves Jakob Johnson cold. “It’s unlikely that I’ll go to the gambling houses,” said the professional of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders in the current issue of “Sports Illustrated”: “It would hurt my heart too much if I lost my money. That’s where the Swabian comes through for me.”

The 27-year-old Stuttgart native has moved to the club from the gambling metropolis after three years with the New England Patriots. He does not want to succumb to the charms in the desert. “I’ll walk the bright streets once in a while, but I’m not a gambler,” said the fullback.

Instead, Johnson is concentrating on nature: “The Colorado River and the Grand Canyon are not far away. I really want to see all of that.” Athletically, Johnson said he’s “glad I got signed to a new team and that the Raiders are giving me another chance. “