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NCAA Launches Campaign Against Gambling Harassment in Sports

4/11/2025

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The NCAA's "Draw the Line" campaign debuted during the 2025 men’s basketball tournament, aiming to tackle the urgent issue of responsible gambling as concerns mount over its effects on college sports. With federal probes into illegal betting rings affecting several Division I programs, NCAA President Charlie Baker denounced the harassment players face from bettors and urged for a ban on prop bets.

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The NCAA's "Draw the Line" campaign debuted during the 2025 men’s basketball tournament, aiming to tackle the urgent issue of responsible gambling as concerns mount over its effects on college sports. With federal probes into illegal betting rings affecting several Division I programs, NCAA President Charlie Baker denounced the harassment players face from bettors and urged for a ban on prop bets.