The NCAA is asking lawmakers in legal sports betting states to help the collegiate governing body add across-the-board regulations to protect student-athletes.
The governing body aims to collaborate with new states that are in the process of legalizing sports betting to establish integrity provisions.With sports betting legal in 38 states with varying laws, the NCAA is advocating for more integrity by increasing penalties for harassment of players, creating a mandatory hotline for reporting threats, and educating players on how to handle gambling-related problems and harassment.
The NCAA wants any gambling advertisements to include the hotline and education on problem gambling, as well as having state revenue from sports betting support these systems. "The NCAA is making changes to help student-athletes make smart choices when it comes to sports betting, but given the explosive growth of this new industry, we are eager to partner with lawmakers, regulators, and industry leaders to protect student-athletes from harassment and threats," said NCAA President Charlie Baker.
The governing body wants to work with new states attempting to legalize sports betting on creating these integrity provisions. and Iowa State athletes have been charged with illegal betting.
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