NCAA Reveals That 72% of Colleges Face Issues with Gamblers Targeting Athletes
Athletes in colleges are being targeted by bettors, and 72% of universities have experienced issues connected to betting on athletes or staff throughout the past year, based on an NCAA survey.
College compliance officials observed that the percentage of athletes facing abuse from disgruntled bettors remains constant, which may intensify as more states legalize sports betting.
Student-athletes are being harassed by bettors and are targeted by billion-dollar ad campaigns across the US. We require assistance from regulators and sportsbooks to safeguard student-athletes and protect the sanctity of the games, said NCAA President Charlie Baker in a statement.
Sports betting is legal and practiced in 35 states and Washington, DC, after the introduction of sports betting in Kentucky. The NCAA and universities are expected to intensify their focus on betting-related problems, especially in light of recent instances at the University of Iowa and Iowa State University.
College Officials Stress the Need for More Education
The 2018 Supreme Court ruling on PASPA, which previously prohibited betting on sports, paved the way for state-sanctioned betting. Although this has resulted in increased interest in college and professional sports and a surge in tax revenue in certain states, it has also led to problems for universities.
Colleges and universities believe that education is crucial in addressing these issues, as illustrated in a report from the NCAA.
Almost all Division I schools (over 95%) and a majority of Division II and III schools currently educate athletes, coaches, and administrative staff on NCAA regulations, sports wagering terminology, and relevant laws and rules regarding providing inside information related to their team.
While college athletes in states that permit sports betting can place wagers, ensuring they are familiar with the rules prohibiting them from betting on their teams and games they are playing is essential.
"At schools that provide sports wagering education, the primary focus is on NCAA rules, sports wagering terminology, state/national laws, and rules about providing inside information related to their team," according to the NCAA.
NCAA Copes with the New Betting Era
The legalization of sports betting has shifted the game, with operators actively attracting younger clients. The NCAA and universities are attempting to respond to this new era, specifically concerning athletes.
Although there are opportunities to limit problem wagering and betting scandals, the options may not be applied to the general student body.
The NCAA also uses services that detect suspicious betting activity, which could indicate integrity concerns. One-third of autonomy schools are working directly with service providers, while others in Division I receive this information from their conference offices or the NCAA national office.
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