SEC sets mandatory sports gambling education for athletes ahead of 2026-27 season

What's happening? During league spring meetings taking place in Destin, Florida, on Wednesday, the SEC announced a mandate that all conference athletes receive education on sports gambling before the start of their respective regular seasons in the 2026-27 athletic year. The "custom-designed" program will be executed via an educational video, a supplemental initiative to the league's involvement with IC360 (formerly US Integrity), a company that monitors sports gambling activities in real time. What SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said: "The Southeastern Conference remains committed to supporting its member institutions and student-athletes through proactive education, monitoring, and resources that promote integrity and...