University of Richmond Baseball Players’ Gambling Suspensions and the Potential Compliance Issues for Legal and Illegal Gambling by Student-Athletes

By Brian Menaker and Kevin Cattani   A scandal stemming from NCAA athletes’ gambling activity made news in late February when it was reported that five players from the University of Richmond baseball team were suspended for taking part in a fantasy sports contest with a monetary award. On March 31, it was reported that the five players wagered on sporting events via sports gambling websites. Four of the five student-athletes were reinstated on April 7, while the fifth will be eligible fo