NCAA committee backs proposal to allow betting on professional sports
The NCAA Division I Administrative Committee adopted a proposal to permit student-athletes and athletics department staff to bet on professional sports. Divisions II and III still need to approve it, and the change could take effect on 1 November if ratified. The NCAA said betting on college events and sharing related inside information would remain prohibited.
The proposal would change wagering rules for student-athletes and staff while preserving restrictions tied to college competitions.