The NCAA is delaying its decision to allow student-athletes to bet on pro sports SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey is opposing the new sports betting permittance The NCAA is postponing its decision to allow student-athletes and athletic department personnel to bet on professional sports. An NCAA basketball is surrounded by money. The NCAA is delaying its decision to allow student-athletes and college team members to bet on professional sports. (Image: Shutterstock) Last week, the college sports governing body announced that student-athletes, as well as coaches, team members like trainers and administrative staff, and athletic department officials, would be permitted to bet on professional sports through legal channels. The decision came after the Division I Administrative Committee and Division II and III Management Councils signed off on the proposal. Currently, all college athletes and the aforementioned team and AD personnel cannot bet on any sports, whether it be collegiate or professional. On Tuesday, the NCAA said a rescinding request had been filed…Read MoreCategory: Sports Betting, college odds, college sports, college sports betting, Greg Sankey, NBA, NCAA, scandal, SEC, sports bettingSource: Casino.org