KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Tigers, Jayhawks and Wildcats could soon be placing wagers on the Chiefs and Royals.

On Wednesday, the NCAA’s Division I Administrative Committee adopted a proposal that would allow student-athletes and athletics department staff members to bet on professional sports. The rule change must be approved by all three NCAA divisions and would be effective Nov. 1 if approved, the NCAA said.

The NCAA said the D1 Administrative Committee was directed to make the change by the Division I Board of Directors, but claimed the rule change is not an endorsement of sports betting. The proposal was introduced in June.

“The Administrative Committee was clear in its discussion today that it remains concerned about the risks associated with all forms of sports gambling but ultima

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