Sports Betting & Your Eligibility
What Every Student-Athlete Needs to Know
| What Is Prohibited |
Why It Matters |
| Student-athletes and athletics staff may NOT: |
Engaging in sports wagering can directly or indirectly result in: |
- Bet on any sport at any level, college nor professional
- Bet on your own sport, team, opponents, or athletes
- Share inside or non-public information (injuries, lineups, academics, etc.)
- Participate in fantasy sports/March Madness brackets for money.
- Influence the outcomes of a contest for wagering purposes.
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- Risk of losing NCAA eligibility
- Potential financial and legal consequences
- Team penalties and program-level impacts
- Threats to mental health and well-being
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| VIOLATIONS can result in loss of eligibility, suspension, or permanent ineligibility |
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Red Flags
Student-athletes and athletics staff should be aware of and report the following red flags:
- Someone asking about injuries or lineups
- Teammates placing bets
- Requests for inside information
- Odd social media messages
Green Flags
Safe practices for student-athletes and athletics staff to ensure compliance:
- Keep college sports off betting apps
- Guard any and all team information
- Ask compliance before acting
Questions?
For any questions, student-athletes are encouraged to contact the following staff members:
