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Dear Fellow Tigers,
This is an exciting time of year for intercollegiate sports, including the “March Madness” basketball tournaments. As a proud member of both the NCAA and SEC – and with sports betting now legal in Missouri – the University of Missouri strives to maintain integrity in competition and protect the welfare of student-athletes. In the spirit of fair competition and student-athlete well-being, we are sharing expectations for Mizzou students, employees and appointees related to sports wagering. Please do not:
- Attempt to influence or compromise the outcome, margin, or statistical performance of any intercollegiate athletic event in which an MU student-athlete or MU team is participating;
- Share nonpublic, confidential, or internal information concerning MU athletics, such as injury status, proprietary game plans, disciplinary status, lineup decisions, or strategic adjustments, for use in connection with sports wagering.
- Threaten or harass MU student-athletes as a result of their athletic performance.
These behaviors are contrary to our values, and may also violate laws and University policies.
Thank you for your incredible support of Mizzou and all our talented student-athletes. Please continue to cheer on our Tigers in a way that is consistent with our community values.
M-I-Z!
Mun Y. Choi, PhD
President, University of Missouri
Laird Veatch
Director of Athletics, University of Missouri