Though several current and former college athletes in the state of Iowa have been linked to a gambling scandal, the Iowa Racing and Gambling Commission said Thursday that there is no evidence to suggest the outcome of any game in question was altered by gambling interests.
game that year. Neither Dekkers nor Blom played in those games in question. Both Dekkers and Blom allegedly hid their identity on their DraftKings account by using their parents' information., said that it had reviewed wagers placed on games in question and how lines moved for the games involved.
"In light of recent charges filed in the state regarding possible sports wagering violations by student athletes, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission would like to affirm that it does not currently have any information that would call into question the integrity of any sports wagering contest or event involving the University of Iowa or Iowa State University," the IRGC said,Former Iowa basketball player Aaron Ulis, who has since transferred to Nebraska, allegedly bet, too.
In total, the seven athletes allegedly placed more than 5,000 bets totaling more than $100,000. The seven are facing a tampering charge, which is an aggravated misdemeanor in the state of Iowa. Current athletes could also lose all of their remaining NCAA eligibility as a result, too.
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