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NCAA and Venmo Unite to Combat Athlete Harassment

8/26/2025

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The NCAA and Venmo have partnered to address harassment of college athletes related to sports betting.
A study revealed that 12% of abusive content towards athletes is linked to betting, with 19% in football cases.
Venmo will establish a hotline for reporting abuse and improve user education on account security.
NCAA President Charlie Baker called for increased action from social media platforms to safeguard athletes.
This partnership follows controversy surrounding Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer, who denied sports gambling allegations.

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Story summary

The NCAA and Venmo have partnered to address harassment of college athletes related to sports betting.
A study revealed that 12% of abusive content towards athletes is linked to betting, with 19% in football cases.
Venmo will establish a hotline for reporting abuse and improve user education on account security.
NCAA President Charlie Baker called for increased action from social media platforms to safeguard athletes.
This partnership follows controversy surrounding Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer, who denied sports gambling allegations.