Rules Governing Gambling and Sports Wagering
Student-athletes, coaches and employees of Robert Morris University may not provide information to individuals involved in any type of organized gambling concerning sporting events.
In addition, student-athletes, coaches and employees of Robert Morris University may not solicit or accept any wager on any intercollegiate or professional athletics contest.
Gambling
Student-athletes, coaches and staff may not, under NCAA Bylaw 10.3, participate in gambling activities. The following activities must be avoided as it may render a student-athlete ineligible or result in severe disciplinary action for the student-athlete or Robert Morris University.
- Providing any information (e.g., reports concerning team morale, game plans, and injuries to team members) to any individual that could assist anyone involved in organized gambling activities.
- Making a bet on any intercollegiate or professional athletics contest.
- Accepting a bet or bribe or agreeing to throw, fix or influence illegally the outcome of any intercollegiate contest.
- Participating in any gambling activities that involves intercollegiate or professional athletics through a bookmaker, a parlay card, or any other method employed by organized gambling.
The following activities are violations of federal law and can result in a fine, imprisonment or both.
- 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 not only to the maker of the bribe, but also the recipient of the bribe.
- It is a federal offense to make use of interstate facilities, including the telephone or mail, for the placing of illegal bets.
- A violation may result in a fine up to $10,000 or imprisonment up to five (5) years or both.
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