NCAA
Teams Up with Vegas Bookmakers
As reported by the Kansas City
Star: "As March Madness and the inevitable
gambling it inspires approaches, the NCAA is
looking for help from an unlikely, if entirely
logical, ally — Las Vegas casino bookmakers.
"A
longtime foe of college sports wagering, the
NCAA is sending an observer to Las Vegas over
the next two weekends, not to spy but to work
with sports gambling operators toward what the
two sides see as a common goal. Both want honest
games.
"
'It does seem like a strange partnership,' said
Rachael Newman-Baker, NCAA director for agents,
gambling and amateurism activities, 'but when
it comes to protecting integrity of the games,
we're fighting the same fight.'
"The
NCAA's interest in keeping sports free of corruption
is obvious. And without confidence that the
games are on the level, bettors would turn away
and hurt the casinos' profits…"
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