Good Morning All,
This is the last tip on gambling for a while. As always if there are
questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
Q: May a student-athlete place a bet with a student bookmaker?
A: No. It is not permissible for a student-athlete to use a student
bookmaker to place bets or any other method employed by organized gambling.
Q: May a student-athlete to place a wager on any sporting event at UTC?
A: No. According to NCAA regulations, student-athletes, coaches, or other
staff members of the athletics department shall not knowingly solicit or
accept a bet on any intercollegiate team representing the institution.
Q: Is a student-athlete allowed to gamble on the Internet?
A: No. Student-athletes are not allowed to gamble on the Internet. Not only
is Internet gambling considered an NCAA violation it is also illegal.
Q: May a student-athlete solicit or accept a bet on a professional sports team?
A: No. Student-athletes and athletics department staff are prohibited from
participating in any gambling activity associated with professional sports
in those sports that the NCAA conducts a championship. Permissible gambling
activities for those who are of legal age would include: horse racing, dog
racing, and casino games (e.g., blackjack, slot machines, etc.).
Q: May student-athletes, or athletics department staff members, participate
in office pools for the NCAA March Madness Tournament?
A: No. Student-athletes and staff are not permitted to participate in
office pools for an NCAA tournament by filling out brackets or any other
related activity because that is a form of gambling associated with an NCAA
championship.
Q: Are fantasy football and baseball leagues permissible gambling
activities under NCAA regulations?
A: No. Fantasy leagues (football, baseball, basketball, hockey, golf, etc.)
involve using "real" players in professional sports therefore it is
considered an impermissible gambling activity. If you do not wager tangible
items (i.e., cash, dinner, a shirt, etc.) then it would be permissible.
Pegjohngy L. Moses
UTC Athletics
Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance
Phone: (423) 425 - 4583
Fax: (423) 425 - 2356
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