Sports wagering

As we approach basketball and March Madness season, please be aware of the laws on sports wagering and gambling. In short, all ASR employees are prohibited from sports wagering per the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). This is because ASR plays a role in student athletics, specifically in that we:

• Certify that athletes are academically eligible to play
• Administer financial aid for student athletes
• Participate in faculty governance for oversight of athletics

Any bracket where there is a bet is considered a wager. This applies whether the bracket is for money or something as simple as an ice cream cone.

The NCAA bylaw prohibits “student-athletes, athletics department staff members, and conference office staff from engaging in sports wagering (Bylaw 10.3). NCAA rules also prohibit non-athletics department staff members who have responsibilities within or over the athletics department, such as chancellors or presidents and faculty athletics representatives from engaging in sports wagering. NCAA national office employees are also prohibited from engaging in sports wagering.” If you have questions or concerns, contact Colleen Harms (harms231@umn.edu).