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NCAA Faces Pressure to Revoke Controversial Betting Rule

11/15/2025

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The National Collegiate Athletic Association faces pressure over a rule allowing betting by college athletes and staff on professional sports.
241 of 361 Division I schools must respond by November 21 to prevent a November 22 effective date.
Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey urged the NCAA to rescind the proposal.
The NCAA has delayed its decision amid insufficient support, while indictments highlight ongoing game fixing and illegal betting schemes.

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The National Collegiate Athletic Association faces pressure over a rule allowing betting by college athletes and staff on professional sports.
241 of 361 Division I schools must respond by November 21 to prevent a November 22 effective date.
Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey urged the NCAA to rescind the proposal.
The NCAA has delayed its decision amid insufficient support, while indictments highlight ongoing game fixing and illegal betting schemes.