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Gambling & Sport Wagering

Are you involved in sport betting?

Do you interact with a bookie?

If so, you risk:

  • Loss of NCAA eligibility.

    • Banishment from professional sports.

    • Humiliating media coverage.

  • Public embarrassment to you, your teammates, and your family.

  • Pressure by bookies & organized crime to shave points or throw games.

  • Expulsion from school.

  • Opportunity for future employment.

  • Violation of local, state & federal laws.

    Important NCAA Legislation Regarding Gambling

    NCAA Bylaw 10.3 Gambling Activities

    Staff members of the athletics department of a member institution and student-athletes shall not knowingly:

    a) Provide information to individuals involved in organized gambling activities concerning intercollegiate athletics competition;

    b) Solicit a bet on any intercollegiate team;

    c) Accept a bet on any team representing the institution;

    d) Solicit or accept a bet on any intercollegiate competition for any item (e.g. cash, shirt, dinner) that has tangible value; or

    e) Participate in any gambling activity that involves intercollegiate athletics or professional athletics, through a bookmaker, a parlay card, or any other method employed by organized gambling.

    (Revised: 1/9/96, 1/14/97, 8/1/97)

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