The NCAA this week announced a rule change that will allow athletes and staff members to gamble on professional sports.

The Division I Administrative Committee adopted a proposal that still must be approved by all three NCAA divisions. Upon approval, the rule change would go into effect on Nov. 1.

Gambling on college sports remains prohibited. Players, coaches and other staff members also are not allowed to share information with bettors.

Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman, chair of the Administrative Committee, said in a news release that the committee “was clear in its discussion (Wednesday) 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 the

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