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David Purdum
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State gaming regulators in several states have begun investigations texas tech quarterback Brendan SorsbyAlleged betting activity, regulatory officials told ESPN.
The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) and the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) are investigating Sorsby, who played at Indiana And cincinnati Before transferring to Texas Tech this offseason. IGC officials and a spokesperson for the OCCC confirmed the investigation to ESPN but declined to provide further details.
Kentucky Horse Racing & Gaming told ESPN it is aware of the matter and is working with the NCAA, which has launched its own investigation into Soursby’s alleged betting, and is reviewing the situation with its licensees.
On April 27, Texas Tech Sorsby announced Was entering a rehabilitation facility for gambling addiction. He has hired prominent attorney Jeffrey Kessler to help him maintain his college eligibility, ESPN reported.
Kessler declined to comment when contacted by ESPN.
According to multiple sources with direct knowledge of the matter, Sorsby had accounts with sportsbooks and daily fantasy operators in several states, who described him as a high-volume, low-bet bettor, meaning he placed many bets for small amounts. Multiple sources said that some of his bets were placed using an account under a different name.
ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that Soursby had bet on Indiana games during his freshman season as the Hoosiers’ quarterback.
The NCAA prohibits student-athletes from placing bets on any NCAA-sanctioned sport, professional or collegiate. Penalties can include permanent disqualification, especially in cases where athletes have bet on their own team or manipulated their performance.
The NCAA does not have subpoena power and cannot force student-athletes to participate in investigations, but works with a network of contacts, including sportsbooks, regulators and integrity monitors. Failure to cooperate in the investigation may result in punishment.
East in 2023 iowa state Quarterback Hunter Deckers was ruled ineligible by the NCAA a criminal investigation It was revealed that he had placed bets on at least one game involving the Cyclones.
State gaming regulators, who oversee licensed sportsbooks, can impose restrictions on bookmakers, fine operators for violations and refer investigations to law enforcement. In 2023, Ohio gaming regulators banned Former University of Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohannon and bookmaker Bert Neff have been banned from using the state’s casinos and sportsbooks after both were involved in an alleged insider information scheme on a Crimson Tide game against LSU earlier that year. Indiana gaming regulators also banned Neff from using the state’s sportsbooks and casinos.
