Rimon Partner Matthew D. Pace Quoted in Law360 on College Sports Gambling

Rimon partner Matthew D. Pace was quoted in Law360 in an article examining recent federal indictments tied to illegal sports gambling schemes involving college basketball players.

Matthew discussed why athletes at smaller, less-visible programs may be particularly vulnerable to illegal gambling activity, noting the practical limits of NCAA oversight amid an expanding sports betting landscape and evolving name, image, and likeness (NIL) rules. He explained that outside of major programs, many games receive little public scrutiny while athletes often lack meaningful financial compensation.

“There’s no way the NCAA can monitor what’s going on with, say, a San Jose State–Long Beach State game on a Wednesday night,” Pace told Law360.

The article explores how irregular betting patterns triggered investigations, the growing role of federal authorities, and the challenges facing the NCAA as it navigates increased regulation, NIL revenue sharing, and ongoing legal scrutiny.

Coverage can be found here:
Law360: www.law360.com/articles/2430658/college-gambling-busts-show-that-getting-caught-is-easy

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