The NCAA Division I Administrative Committee gave the green light Wednesday to a proposal permitting student athletes and athletic department staff to bet on professional sports.

The plan would go into effect as early as Nov. 1 if Divisions II and III also approve the change to allow wagers on professional sports.

Per the NCAA, Divisions II and III are expected to consider the proposal at meetings this month. The NCAA also said the potential rule change — which would not affect the NCAA’s gambling ban on college sports — has the backing of the Division I Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

The potential change also comes at a time when the NCAA has initiated more investigations into possible betting violations than in previous years.

In September, three Division I basketball players we

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