Many people see sports wagering simply as an activity in which there are no victims. The NCAA knows there are victims. The real victims are former teammates, colleges, parents, friends and intercollegiate athletics as a whole. We are reminded that point shaving is a real threat. Point shaving can be a consequence of illegal sports wagering, and we must continue efforts to eliminate it from our games.
Today is yet another wake-up call for everyone in college athletics.
The NCAA and its membership continue to actively work on issues related to sports wagering. We are raising awareness by speaking to student-athletes and college officials and providing them with tools to keep sports wagering issues in the forefront. College officials are using these tools to educate their athletes and others on campus. We've participated in sports wagering seminars, panels and other special programs with the FBI, the Attorney General's office, game officials, athletic directors and others. The NCAA continues to work with law enforcement agencies and governmental bodies to bring attention to the scope of the problem.