Federal investigators examine suspected college basketball betting scheme
Federal authorities and the NCAA are investigating suspected betting activity involving men’s college basketball during the 2024–25 season, reportedly. Public-record documents indicate at least nine sportsbooks in 13 US states and one Canadian province detected unusual bets between early December 2024 and mid-January 2025. Tipster Marves Fairley denied involvement, while the NCAA has urged states to restrict some proposition bets on college athletes.
The investigation and calls for limits on college-player proposition bets may affect sportsbook monitoring and market rules.