NCAA’s Mark Hicks to Discuss Prop Bet Bans at SBC Summit North America

His participation comes at a crucial time as the NCAA intensifies its efforts to ban individual prop bets on college athletes, a move aimed at enhancing player welfare and maintaining the integrity of collegiate sports.

Spotlight on Responsible Gambling

The Safe Bet Show, a podcast dedicated to responsible gambling and hosted by Martin Lycka, will feature Hicks during a live session on May 7.

This special edition is part of the Player Protection Symposium at Tribeca 360, which focuses on creating a comprehensive gambling harm prevention ecosystem in North America.

The show, which began in April 2021, has become a key platform for discussing player protection strategies, technologies, and industry issues.

Mark Hicks: A Steward of Student-Athlete Protection

With a career spanning over 17 years at the NCAA, Hicks has played an important role in the development and enforcement of policies designed to safeguard student-athletes.

His current position as Managing Director at NCAA Enforcement Development puts him at the forefront of addressing challenges related to sports betting and athlete safety.

State Actions on Prop Betting

The NCAA’s push for banning prop bets has already seen legislative responses in several states, with Ohio, Maryland, and Louisiana taking measures to prohibit these types of wagers on college athletes.

At the summit, Hicks will articulate the NCAA’s commitment to both athlete and bettor welfare, emphasizing the necessity of multistate collaboration to achieve a balanced and responsible sports betting environment.