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The NCAA has updated its punishment grading for student-athletes who are found to violate the collegiate athletic association’s rules on sports betting.<\/p>\n

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The NCAA has modified its penalty structure for student-athletes who violate the association’s rules on sports betting. Student-athletes who defy certain provisions will no longer face the loss of an entire season of eligibility. (Image: NCAA)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The NCAA has for years mandated that all of its student-athletes refrain from betting on any sport that the NCAA sanctions. College athletes who violated the directive in the past have faced severe punishment, including the potential loss of a full season of eligibility.<\/p>\n

This week, however, the NCAA Division 1 Legislative Committee endorsed new criteria<\/a> for how the association will go about penalizing sports betting rules violators in the future.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The association said change is needed, as sports betting continues to expand across the US. Sports betting is legal in 34 states, plus Washington, DC.<\/p>\n

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These new guidelines modernize penalties for college athletes at a time when sports wagering has been legalized in dozens of states and is easily accessible nationwide with online betting platforms,” said Alex Ricker-Gilbert, athletic director at Jacksonville University and chair of the Division I Legislative Committee.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

“While sports wagering by college athletes is still a concern — particularly as we remain committed to preserving the integrity of competition in college sports — consideration of mitigating factors is appropriate as staff prescribe penalties for young people who have made mistakes in this space,” Ricker-Gilbert added.<\/p>\n

Bans Eased<\/b><\/h2>\n

Under the new NCAA sports betting rules, student-athletes will continue to face a loss of a season of eligibility when it is determined that the student-athlete engaged in “activities to influence the outcomes of their own games or knowingly provided information to individuals involved in sports betting activities.”<\/p>\n

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If a student-athlete bets on their own sport but not their own team<\/a>, a loss of 50% of a season of eligibility is possible. For all other sports betting-related infractions, the NCAA will determine a penalty based on the amount of money involved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

For bets of $200 or less, the student-athlete will face only remedial education classes.<\/p>\n

For bets between $201 to $500, a 10% loss of a season of eligibility is on the table. For bets ranging from $501 to $800, a loss of 20% of a season of eligibility will be considered.<\/p>\n

For bets in excess of $800, the student-athlete could lose 30% of a season of eligibility. For cumulative wagering activities that greatly exceed $800, the NCAA said reinstatement staff will consider whether the additional loss of eligibility, including permanent ineligibility, is appropriate.<\/p>\n

Rules and prevention classes are required for all tiers.<\/p>\n

NCAA Sports Betting Benefits<\/b><\/h2>\n

The NCAA easing its penalties on student-athletes who violate the association’s sports betting protocols comes in conjunction with the organization recently expressing its intent to better capitalize off the expanded gaming<\/a>. Earlier this month, NCAA President Charlie Baker said the NCAA has “a major opportunity to get into the sports betting space.”<\/p>\n

But Baker says maintaining the integrity of its competitions is paramount. The NCAA boss explained that high sports betting participation rates among college students — an NCAA-commissioned study finding that nearly 70% of students living on a college campus have gambled on sports during the past 12 months — “puts student-athletes in a very difficult position.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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