NCAA Studying Long-Term Impact of Legal Sports Betting
23 Jul 2018
The National Collegiate Athletic Association said Thursday it is looking at the impact of the legalization of sports betting on college sports, creating a team of experts who will determine how the integrity of games can be protected and betting can best be monitored.
The creation of the working group is part of the NCAA’s response to the May U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down a federal law prohibiting states from legalizing sports betting.
The governing body said the committee will explore ways to best protect the integrity of college sports. That includes how to thoroughly monitor betting markets for suspicious activity, as well as develop educational programs to inform coaches, players, and team personnel on the risks of gambling.