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NCAA committee approves proposal to allow betting on professional sports

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The NCAA Division I Administrative Committee approved a proposal to allow student-athletes to wager on professional sports, according to the report. Divisions II and III must also approve the change, which could take effect on 1 November 2025 if ratified. The NCAA said concerns about gambling risks remain, with match-fixing in college sports a central focus.

The proposal could change wagering rules for student-athletes while retaining restrictions on college sports betting.

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NCAA keeps professional sports betting ban for athletes and staff

The NCAA kept its ban on athletes and athletic department staff betting on professional sports after Division I members voted down a rule change on Friday. The proposed change had not received support from at least 75% of the Division I cabinet, allowing schools to vote on overturning it; the required opposition threshold was reached before the 30-day voting period ended. The ban also remains in place across Divisions II and III.

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