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NCAA President Urges Ban on College Betting Abuse

3/19/2025

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NCAA President Charlie Baker sounded the alarm on the rampant abuse college basketball players endure from bettors during March Madness. With a staggering $3.1 billion in legal bets projected for 2025, he passionately called for states to outlaw prop bets on college athletes, emphasizing the need to safeguard their mental well-being. In response, the NCAA has initiated a campaign to combat the harassment players face from frustrated gamblers.

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NCAA President Charlie Baker sounded the alarm on the rampant abuse college basketball players endure from bettors during March Madness. With a staggering $3.1 billion in legal bets projected for 2025, he passionately called for states to outlaw prop bets on college athletes, emphasizing the need to safeguard their mental well-being. In response, the NCAA has initiated a campaign to combat the harassment players face from frustrated gamblers.