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Compliance Corner Don't Bet on It—Sports Wagering and UVa Athletics The Super Bowl and NCAA basketball tournaments will be taking place in February and March. Did you know that the NCAA membership has adopted specific rules prohibiting athletics department staff members and student-athletes from engaging in gambling activities on intercollegiate, amateur and professional sports in which the NCAA conducts championships (e.g., football, basketball, etc.)? The NCAA's motto for this gambling prohibition is "Don't Bet on It." NCAA member colleges and universities, including UVa, have defined sports wagering as putting something of value at risk (such as an entry fee) with the opportunity to win something in return. Because of this, student-athletes, coaches and administrators may not participate in competitions (e.g., pick-em's, office pools, brackets, etc.) where there is both a required entry fee and an opportunity to win a prize. Both athletics department staff members and student-athletes are educated on this from the Compliance Office through- out the year. Sports wagering can be a serious crime that threatens the well-being of studentathletes and the integrity of the game. Student-athletes who gamble are breaking NCAA bylaws and jeopardizing their eligibility. The NCAA believes sports should be appreciated for the benefits of participating or watching, and not be influenced by the amount of money that can be won (or lost) depending on the outcome of the games. We encourage UVa fans to enjoy watching the Super Bowl or following the NCAA tournament games and filling out a bracket just for the fun of it, not because of the amount of money you could possibly win. As a result, please help UVa's Athletics Compliance Office and "Don't Bet on It." Eric Baumgartner Associate Athletics Director for Compliance