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NCAA Bans Athlete Betting: Rule Change Rejected
22 Nov
Summary
- NCAA athletes and staff cannot bet on professional sports.
- Board rejected a proposed rule change allowing pro sports gambling.
- Decision follows high-profile federal investigations into gambling.
The NCAA has definitively banned college athletes and athletic department staff from placing bets on professional sports, rejecting a proposed legislative change that aimed to permit such wagers. The mandate preventing this activity remains in full effect.
Last month, the NCAA Division I Board initially delayed this rule change, which was set to take effect on November 1. Following pushback, member schools were given a 30-day window to vote on rescinding the proposal. A majority voted against the change, ensuring the prohibition on professional sports betting continues.
This decision aligns with a broader trend of increased scrutiny on sports betting. It follows recent federal investigations and arrests related to illegal gambling, including cases involving former and current professional basketball figures, and NCAA investigations into its own athletes for betting violations.
