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NCAA permanently bars Iona guard Adam Njie Jr. over betting violations

Enforcement & compliance

The NCAA permanently ruled Iona guard Adam Njie Jr. ineligible after he agreed to violations involving the sharing of information with gamblers during the 2024–2025 season, the association said. Njie denied involvement in any agreement to influence game outcomes, while acknowledging that he shared limited information; he has not been charged with a crime. The NCAA said reinstatement would require a formal review.

The ruling reinforces eligibility consequences for college players who share information with bettors.

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French police investigate reported Polymarket bets on Ballon d’Or

French police are reportedly investigating suspicious bets on Polymarket linked to the latest Ballon d’Or. Twelve accounts allegedly staked over 264m euro on the order of the first five finishers, with a reported profit of almost 200m dollars. France Football contacted police after receiving a warning before the final rankings were announced.

French police are reportedly investigating suspicious bets on Polymarket linked to the latest Ballon d’Or, placed from twelve accounts. The accounts were allegedly created by the same person between 1 and 20 October, just three days after the jury closed voting.

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