DI Rescinds Betting Rules Change

[Wright, Tyler]

Athletics Staff,

As we had discussed at a previous all-staff meeting the NCAA had moved the pro sports gambling proposal to a rescission period. This evening, that period closed, and the necessary two-thirds of DI schools voted to rescind the rule change. As such the proposal is defeated and all forms of betting on any NCAA-sponsored sport - amateur, collegiate, and professional - remain strictly prohibited for student-athletes and athletics department staff members.

As a reminder, the Big 12 Conference and the member institutions have partnered with U.S. Integrity to provide the monitoring software PROHIBET to play a pivotal role in preventing student-athletes, coaches, and staff (including student employees) from engaging in prohibited sports wagering activities. Baylor and the Big 12 are notified of any particular gambling activity including attempts to access sports wagering apps and websites.

If you or someone you know has a concern about a problem with gambling or a gambling addiction, please contact one of the available resources below. If you are unsure of the appropriate resource, please feel free to contact our Athletics Mental Health Services staff for assistance.

We will be providing a similar update and the resources below to student-athletes via a Teamworks communication. Please contact the Governance and Regulatory Affairs team with any questions related to sports wagering legislation. Have a great weekend!

Student Support (any enrolled student at Baylor University):

Athletics Mental Health Services: Scheduling Link - AMHS Scheduling<https://outlook.office365.com/book/AthleticsMentalHealthServices@baylor0.onmicrosoft.com/?ismsaljsauthenabled=true>

Baylor Beauchamp Addiction and Recovery Center (BARC)

SMART Recovery, Tuesdays at 4:30pm in the BARC Stands for "Self-Management and Recovery Training." It is a peer-facilitated CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) skills-based recovery program. Welcomes individuals with all types of addictions.

BARC contact information: BARC at baylor.edu<mailto:BARC at baylor.edu>; (254) 710-7092

General sports wagering support resources:

National Council on Problem Gambling

Website:  https://www.ncpgambling.org/help-treatment/

Phone: 1-800-522-4700

Text chat: 800GAM

Gamblers Anonymous

Website:  https://gamblersanonymous.org/

NOTE: Virtual meeting availability

Tyler Wright | Senior Associate AD
Governance & Regulatory Affairs
Department of Athletics | Baylor University

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