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NCAA reverses course, keeps ban in place for athletes

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The NCAA has scrapped a rule change that would have allowed college athletes and athletic department staff to bet on pro sports, keeping a full gambling ban in place amid mounting betting scandals.

Jun 11, 2025; Eugene, OR, USA;A NCAA logo flag at the NCAA Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The NCAA just hit the brakes on its most significant sports betting shift yet.

After briefly moving toward allowing college athletes and athletic department staff to bet on professional sports, Division I schools have voted to rescind that rule change — keeping the long-standing ban fully in place.