The NCAA moved a step closer Wednesday to allowing athletes and athletic department staff members to bet on professional sports.

The Division I Administrative Committee approved the change, which must still be approved by Division II and III for it to go into effect.

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If approved by all three divisions, it would go into effect Nov. 1.

“The Administrative Committee was clear in its discussion today that it remains concerned about the risks associated with all forms of sports gambling but ultimately voted to reduce restrictions on student-athletes in this area to better align with their campus peers,” said Josh Whitman, athletics director at Illinois and chair of the committee. “This change allows the NCAA, the conferences, and the member

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