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NCAA Bans Sports Betting Amid Gambling Scandals

11/22/2025

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The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) prohibits athletes and athletic department staff from betting on professional sports after a vote on November 21, 2025, and the ban will remain across all NCAA divisions.
The action follows high-profile gambling scandals, including arrests related to illegal betting operations and allegations that players exploited insider information.
More than two-thirds of Division I members voted to rescind the rule change before it took effect.

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The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) prohibits athletes and athletic department staff from betting on professional sports after a vote on November 21, 2025, and the ban will remain across all NCAA divisions.
The action follows high-profile gambling scandals, including arrests related to illegal betting operations and allegations that players exploited insider information.
More than two-thirds of Division I members voted to rescind the rule change before it took effect.