Purdue University will fire faculty and staff, reprimand students for betting on school sports

According to the Purdue University website, the policy 'bans faculty, staff and non-athlete students across the university system from gambling on sporting events involving any Purdue teams, coaches or student-athletes.'

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The policy, which also applies to independent contractors working for the university, is expected to go into effect ahead of the Boilermakers' football game against Iowa on October 19. According to the Purdue University website, the policy"bans faculty, staff and non-athlete students across the university system from gambling on sporting events involving any Purdue teams, coaches or student-athletes."

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