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Gambling

If you are involved with sport betting or interact with a bookie, you risk:

Loss of NCAA eligibility;

Banishment from professional sports;

Humiliating media coverage;

Public embarrassment to you, your teammates, and your family;

Pressure by bookies and organized crime to shave points or throw games;

Expulsion from school;

Opportunity for future employment; and

Violation of local, state, and federal laws.

Important NCAA Legislation Regarding Gambling (NCAA Bylaw 10.3 Gambling Activities)

Staff members of the athletics department of a member institution and student-athletes shall not knowingly:

Provide information to individuals involved in organized gambling activities concerning intercollegiate athletics competition;

Solicit a bet on any intercollegiate team;

Accept a bet on any team representing the institution;

Solicit or accept a bet on any intercollegiate competition for any item (e.g. cash, shirt, dinner) that has tangible value; or

Participate in any gambling activity that involves intercollegiate athletics or professional athletics, through a bookmaker, a parlay card, or any other method employed by organized gambling.

Consequences of Violating NCAA Rules

A currently enrolled student-athlete being declared ineligible to participate.

The eligibility of a prospective student-athlete(s) being jeopardized.

Sanctions placed on the University and the athletic programs.