The NCAA Division I administrative committee adopted a proposal Wednesday to allow student-athletes and athletic department staff members to bet on professional sports. File Photo by Gary C. Caskey/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 8 (UPI) -- The NCAA adopted a proposal to allow Division I athletes and athletic departement staff members to bet on professional sports, officials announced Wednesday.
The rule change is pending approval by all three NCAA divisions. Divisions II and III are to consider the proposal at meetings later this month. If approved, the rule change will be effective Nov. 1.
NCAA rules prohibiting betting on college sports and sharing information about collegiate competitions with other bettors will remain in place.
"The enforcement staff continues to investigate and resolve cases involving sports betting quickly but thoroughly," NCAA vice president of enforcement Jon Duncan said.
