SEC Requires Athletes to View Sports Betting Education Video Before 2026-27 Season
The Southeastern Conference will mandate a sports gambling education video for athletes ahead of the 2026-27 season. Athletes must complete the viewing before starting regular-season competition.
CBS SportsThe Southeastern Conference announced that athletes must view a video on the risks of sports betting before the start of the 2026-27 regular season. The requirement applies to all conference athletes and is scheduled to take effect before regular-season play begins.
Athletes will complete the video as part of their pre-season preparation. The conference has not released the video's length or specific content topics. The policy covers risks associated with sports betting but does not specify additional enforcement measures or penalties for non-compliance.
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Potential Impact
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Athletes will spend additional time on compliance training before the season starts.
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Conference staff will need to distribute and track video completion across member schools.
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