Bucknell University Athletics
Gambling
9/6/2004 8:00:00 AM | General
Sept. 6, 2004
GAMBLING AND INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS -- WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW?
In order to keep you, a Bucknell University student-athlete, up-to-date and informed regarding NCAA and university regulations that pertains to your involvement with any gambling activity and to provide a timely reminder to help you avoid any activities that may jeopardize your eligibility to participate and compete, the following rules materials have been put together for your benefit and information. It is important for you, your teammates, and Bucknell University that you know and abide by all NCAA regulations.
WARNING! GAMBLING & INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS DO NOT MIX!
-- You may not knowingly provide information to individuals involved in any type of organized gambling activities concerning intercollegiate athletics competition.
-- You may not solicit a bet on any intercollegiate or professional team.
-- You may not accept a bet on any team representing Bucknell University or participate in any gambling activity that involves intercollegiate or professional athletics through a bookmaker, a parlay card or any other method employed by organized gambling.
-- Gambling activities can be a violation of federal law and can result in a fine and/or imprisonment.
-- It is a Federal offense to influence or attempt to influence, in any way, a sporting contest by bribery. This statute covers not only the outright ¡§throwing¡¨ of contests, but also ¡§point shaving¡¨ and applies not only to the maker of the bribe, but also to the recipient of the bribe.
-- It is a Federal offense to make use of interstate facilities, including the telephone, mail or internet, for the placing of illegal bets.
-- A violation of these federal laws may result in a fine up to $10,000 and/or imprisonment up to five years.
