Gambling
The NCAA and all of its members shun any form of gambling on collegiate athletics. Gambling brings down the integrity of the game and has an adverse effect on collegiate athletics. Penalties for gambling on athletic events can be harsh, sometimes resulting in prison time. Student-athletes and staff members of an NCAA school may not be involved in any gambling activities outlawed by the NCAA. What follows is the NCAA definition of gambling activities, and other information concerning gambling.
Gambling Activities
Providing information to individuals involved in organized gambling activities concerning intercollegiate athletics competition.
Soliciting a bet on any intercollegiate team.
Accepting a bet on any team representing the institution.
Solicit or accept a bet on any intercollegiate competition for any item (e.g. cash, shirt, dinner) that has tangible value
Participating in any gambling activity that involves intercollegiate athletics or professional athletics, through a bookmaker, a parlay card or any other method employed by organized gambling, including pools, auctions and fantasy leagues.
NCAA on Gambling
Don't BET on it (NCAA Publication)
NCAA Information on Gambling
NCAA Testimonies on Gambling
NCAA Gambling Affidavits
Gambling Studies
University of Michigan Study: The Extent and Nature of Gambling Among College Student Athletes. By Cross and Vollano
University of Connecticut Study: Gambling and Other Risk Behaviors on College Campuses. By: Egwall, Hunter and Steinberg 
Gambling by College Athletes: An Association Between Problem Gambling and Athletes. By: Rockey, Beason, and Gilbert
Court Rulings
Gambling Activities Involving Student-Athletes
Gambling Activities Involving Staff Members
Internet Sports Wagering
Internet Sports wagering (NCAA Informational Supplement)
"Gambling and the Law: The Future of Internet Gambling." Villanova Sports and Entertainment Law Journal, 2000.
Gambling And Congress
Unlawful Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act, S. 627/HR21
Internet Gambling Licensing and Regulation Commission Act, HR 1223
Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Internet Gambling Bill, Tech Law Journal
"Congress Considers New Anti-Gambling Bill," NCAA News, 04/09/01
"NCAA Leader Take Sports Gambling Battle to the House," NCAA News, 06/19/00
"Throwing the Game," Donald Barlett and James Steele, CNN.com 09/18/00
"Congress could trump Vegas on college book," Darren Rovell ESPN.com 03/14/01
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Timeline Of College Gambling Scandals
1945 - The Brooklyn Five
1951 - Thirty-two players from seven colleges
1961 - St. Joseph's forced to relinquish third place finish in NCAA tourney
1962 - Thirty-seven arrests from 22 institutions
1981 - Boston College basketball
1985 - Tulane Basketball; suspension of program
1989 - Florida, Four football players, including Shane Matthews, suspended
1992 - Maine: Thirteen baseball players, six football players suspend for gambling
1992 - Bryant College: six basketball players shaving points
1994 - Ballarni: Northwestern runningback
1995 - Maryland QB and four others suspended
1996 - Boston College suspends 13 members of football team
1996 - Holy Cross: Two student-athletes admit to betting
1997 - Arizona State: Point Shaving
1998 - Northwestern point shaving in 1994-1995 season
2001 - Dupay at Florida
2002 - McPherson at FSU
"Association Ups the Heat on Gambling, NCAA News
"Gambling and Associated Behaviors," NCAA News
"Updates on NCAA Sports Wagering Activities, 03/02, NCAA News
"The Gambling Threat, The Will to Act Project" NCAA News
Articles
"Saum Testifies Before Congress on Internet Gambling Issues," NCAA New, 02/16/98
"A Dangerous Bet on Campus," Ben Gose
"Blow the Whistle on Internet Gambling," Rep. Bob Goodlatte, NCAA News, 04/15/02
"Major Bank Issue Block on Credit-Card Wagering," NCAA News, 07/08/02
Contact Information For Gambling
Gamblers Anonymous
Gam-Anon (friends and family)
National Council on Problem Gambling
Gambling is Detrimental to College Sports
