College sports wagering scandals hit the University of Iowa and Iowa State University this spring, with each school suspending multiple athletes. Several of the violations led to criminal charges being filed.'
A handful of players, including Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers, who placed underage wagers via an account shared with his parents, recently agreed to plea deals.'
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission's regular review of its gambling regulations included a few notable proposed changes to sports betting rules, which were posted Aug. 24. Among the proposed changes are stricter rules against account sharing, seemingly in response to the in-state college scandals.
Dekkers wagered on legal platforms using someone else’s account not only because he was underage, but because his name also appears on involuntary exclusion lists available to operators and regulators since he’s a member of an NCAA football team. The NCAA prohibits athletes from betting on any NCAA-sanctioned sport.