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Missouri Weighs Drastic Move to Ban College Athlete Prop Bets Amid Explosive NCAA Betting Scandal

Missouri Weighs Drastic Move to Ban College Athlete Prop Bets Amid Explosive NCAA Betting Scandal

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The NCAA contends such bets are ripe for manipulation by athletes facing pressure, harassment or bribes from bettors. It pointed to last week’s federal indictment of more than two dozen people for alleged bribery, wire fraud and conspiracy in a scheme that involved more than 39 players on more than 17 NCAA Division I men’s basketball teams attempting to rig more than 29 games.

Legal sports betting has spread quickly across the U.S. since the Supreme Court cleared the way for states to adopt it in 2018. Through the first 11 months of 2025, legal sportsbooks generated $15 billion in revenue, up over 17% from the same period a year earlier, according to the American Gaming Association. Much of the betting is done online through smartphone apps and websites.

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