Ncaa Athlete Gambling Rules
Currently, sports betting is now legal in 13 states with 6 more states reported to begin within the next year. This comes after a 2018 Supreme Court decision to return such control to the states.
Ncaa Rules On Paying Athletes
From operators to industry watchers, sports betting professionals say that if the NCAA does nothing else, it should develop more intensive and state-specific educational programs for its student-athletes, coaches, sports administrators, and anyone else associated with a college sports team. NCAA pundits continue to express the opinion that legal wagering on the sporting events their members take part in is problematic. The latest iteration came during a sports betting industry summit, and the subject of college sports prop bets came up.
An NCAA athlete’s participation in sports gambling, or sharing information that can be used by sports gamblers, can result in being ruled ineligible by the NCAA. The rule also includes coaches and athletic staff members as well with possible penalties imposed on the school.
What the NCAA Gambling Rule Covers
The prohibition on betting includes not only college sports but also professional sports if that same sport is a recognized NCAA-sponsored sport. For example, betting on horse racing, while frowned upon, is not prohibited, while betting on professional baseball, basketball, football, etc. is absolutely prohibited.
The NCAA gambling prohibition also extends to fantasy leagues that provide a prize based on the outcome of league standings.
Participation in a “pool” as is common with the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament is also prohibited for those in NCAA athletics.
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Athletes, coaches, and staff members of NCAA athletic programs must also be very careful not to share information that can be used by gamblers, such as key players being unable to play in an upcoming game due to injury, illness, or other reason.
Ncaa Athlete Gambling Rules List
Do You Have Questions?
As more states across the country legalize sports betting, the NCAA monitoring of athletes, coaches and athletic staff is becoming more difficult but I expect the NCAA to become more vigilant with penalties when caught.
If you have any questions regarding the NCAA rules on sports gambling, send an email to rick@informedathlete.com or call us at 913-766-1235.