Friday, November 14, 2008

Florida probes gambling allegation

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – An athletic department investigation into alleged gambling by University of Florida men’s basketball standout Nick Calathes found that the player ran up about $600 in on-line poker debt, according to sources familiar with the situation.

The investigation did not find that Calathes or other Florida basketball players bet on sporting events, which would be a violation of NCAA rules, sources said.

University of Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley told Yahoo! Sports on Friday the probe did not find any evidence of wrongdoing that would affect players’ eligibility or impact the school.

According to NCAA rules, athletic department staff and student-athletes shall not knowingly provide information to individuals involved in organized gambling activities, solicit or accept any bets or participate in any gambling activity that involves intercollegiate athletics. Individuals found to be involved in point-shaving or wagering on their own school will be banned from the NCAA for life.

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