Georgia Football Sacks Staffer After Sports Betting Violation

An unnamed football staffer violated NCAA rules when he or she participated in impermissible sports betting on professional sports and is no longer with the program.

The Level III violation was revealed by the University of Georgia in its most recent NCAA , which included discovered incidents from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.

The Athens-Banner Herald the individual is no longer with the Georgia football program. Sports betting is not regulated or legal in the state.

Incident Occurred in 2020

The staffer reportedly engaged in the activity on Aug. 1, 2020. The Athens-Banner Herald reported the incident was not discovered, reviewed, or processed until 2023, according to Will Lawler, Georgia s deputy athletic director.

According to the violation …