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(Indianapolis, IN) — The NCAA has released new sports wagering guidelines.
The organization says the punishment handed down to student-athletes will be based on the violation. Players who bet on their team, provide inside information, or influence the outcome could face a permanent loss of collegiate eligibility.
Players who place a bet on a different school would lose up to half a season of eligibility.
Other violations would depend on how much they bet:
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$200 or less: Education on sports betting rules and prevention is required.
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$201 to $500: Loss of 10% of a season, plus further education.
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$501 to $800: Loss of 30% of a season, plus further education.
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More than $800: NCAA reinstatement staff will consider whether further loss of eligibility is appropriate, including potentially permanent ineligibility.
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It almost seems silly to have such glaring guidelines, but with the NFL dealing with their issues, the NCAA wants to play it safe.
“These new guidelines modernize penalties for college athletes at a time when sports wagering has been legalized in dozens of states and is easily accessible nationwide with online betting platforms,” said Alex Ricker-Gilbert, athletics director at Jacksonville and chair of the DI Legislative Committee.
