NJ Bill to End College Sports Betting Ties Gains Momentum
New Jersey lawmakers have advanced a bill that would ban partnerships between sports betting operators and universities, with limited exceptions.
If passed, the bill would prohibit sportsbooks and their affiliates from partnering with public universities in NJ.
LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE:Revived from last session when it was officially introduced, the bill A4113 progressed on Monday when the Assembly Higher Education Committee passed an amended version.
If passed, the bill would prohibit sports betting operators, affiliates, and booster clubs from forming partnerships with public institutions of higher learning, including Rutgers.
However, the bill does not apply to the state's 13 privately owned colleges and universities, including Division 1 institutions Fairleigh Dickinson, Monmouth, Princeton, and Seton Hall.
Additionally, the amended bill would permit university-gambling relationships that support academic research and educational initiatives, provide enrolled students with hands-on learning experiences, and exclude direct marketing or advertising to students.
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The New Jersey legislation is one of several initiatives across the United States aimed at regulating sports wagering and its impact on students and collegiate athletics.
Earlier this year, the NCAA called for the ban of college-player prop bets in legal sports betting states. Currently, more than ten states, including Arizona, Colorado, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Vermont, have all enacted bans on prop bets involving college athletes. These bans vary slightly in scope, but all aim to eliminate the opportunity for wagers based on individual player performance.
In related news, earlier this week, West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) blocked access to online gambling sites through its networks and devices. The decision comes after an essay was published in the Amarillo Globe-News, which highlighted the growing presence of predatory gambling websites on college campuses across the United States.
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