In Light of Recent Gambling Scandals, Wake-Up Call Issued for High School Sports

Karissa Niehoff

May 25, 2023

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Periodically, The NFHS Voice will be presented in the form of video. This week, NFHS CEO Karissa Niehoff says recent gambling scandals at the college and professional sports levels should serve as a wake-up call for parents, student-athletes, athletic directors and coaches at the high school level. In addition to warnings about high school students becoming involved in unhealthy gambling habits, she said there should be no betting on high school sports to maintain the integrity of these education-based activities.

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