Tag: NCAA
NCAA faces backlash over sports betting proposal
30 June 2025 at 6:41am UTC-4
A proposal last week by the NCAA Division I Council to allow athletes and staff to bet on professional sports is facing backlash from industry stakeholders.
The proposal has ...
NCAA council recommends allowing college athletes to bet on pro sports
26 June 2025 at 6:58am UTC-4
The Division I Council for the National Collegiate Athletic Association has voted to recommend that Division I athletes and staff be permitted to bet on professional sports events ...
New Jersey college player prop ban passes Senate committee
23 June 2025 at 8:08am UTC-4
A bill to ban player-specific prop bets on college sports has passed New Jersey’s Senate State Government, wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.
SB 3080 from ...
March Madness sports betting abuse down 23%, according to NCAA
11 June 2025 at 7:40am UTC-4
The NCAA has released data from this year's March Madness that shows a significant decrease in social media abuse directed at athletes regarding sports betting, with abuse down 23 ...
Louisiana lawmakers approve tax hike on online sports betting
10 June 2025 at 8:19am UTC-4
Louisiana lawmakers have passed a bill raising the state’s online sports betting tax from 15% to 21.5%, with proceeds intended to fund college athletic programs across the state ...
Athletes to be protected from negative prop bets, NCAA reveals
21 May 2025 at 6:20am UTC-4
In an extension to its partnership with sports data analyst Genius Sports, NCAA President Charlie Baker has revealed an additional clause that would protect college athletes from ...
Rush Street Interactive launches gaming literacy initiative for teens
14 May 2025 at 11:57am UTC-4
Rush Street Interactive has launched a new initiative designed to help teenagers make informed gambling decisions.
Gaming Literacy Aiding Decisions is being organized in ...
Louisiana lawmakers discuss tax hike for sports betting operators
30 April 2025 at 6:04am UTC-4
Legislators in Louisiana have proposed an increase in the state’s sports betting tax from 15% to 32.5%, matching the tax rate on video poker.
House Bill 639, introduced by ...
NCAA announces extended partnership with Genius Sports
28 April 2025 at 5:22am UTC-4
The NCAA, which oversees college athletics in the US, has extended its long-term partnership with technology provider Genius Sports.
The collaboration between the NCAA and ...
Michigan Gaming Control Board directs bettors to licensed sites for March Madness betting
3 April 2025 at 8:06am UTC-4
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has outlined guidance for bettors ahead of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Game on 7 April.
The press release encourages bettors to ...
