Matt Holt, the founder and CEO of U.S. Integrity, says his company visited five college athletic departments for on-site sports wagering educational sessions last year. This year, he’s received requests from about 50 schools.
“It’s been unbelievable growth,” Holt said.
The increased desire for sports betting education comes as the college sports industry has been hit with numerous violations. Former Alabama baseball head coach Brad Bohannon was fired after it came to light – in part due to U.S. Integrity’s work – that he allegedly shared inside information with an Ohio bettor.
Shortly after that situation evolved, Iowa and Iowa State revealed that numerous current athletes were being investigated for sports betting violations.
