NCAA bolsters competition integrity

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Integrity Compliance 360, the global technology and advisory platform for integrity and regulatory solutions in sports, sports betting and iGaming, announced that the NCAA is taking a significant step in its commitment to the highest standards of integrity by engaging IC360’s ProhiBet solution for officials participating in the upcoming NCAA Division I Championships, including, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball and softball.

This adoption of ProhiBet marks a critical action in the NCAA’s mission to uphold the integrity of collegiate competitions. ProhiBet will be utilized specifically for officials during the aforementioned championships, ensuring that the highest levels of oversight are in place during major college sports events.

ProhiBet is the industry-leading system that uses a secure and encrypted data network to prevent individuals who are prohibited from wagering—including athletes, coaches and league personnel—from placing sports bets. This tool will now incorporate NCAA championship officials to further enhance integrity monitoring and prevention.

The engagement with IC360 provides the NCAA with a robust, proactive, and confidential tool designed to meet the unique compliance challenges presented by the rapidly expanding legal sports betting market. By implementing ProhiBet, the NCAA is setting a new benchmark for protecting the fairness of its events and helping its officiating body adhere strictly to integrity policies.

Mark Hicks, NCAA Managing Director of Enforcement, said, “Implementing ProhiBet is a major step in increasing integrity protections for college sports. This platform adds another layer to the NCAA’s robust integrity monitoring program as we work to keep competition integrity and student-athlete well-being paramount in a rapidly evolving sports betting environment.”

Scott Sadin, Co-CEO of IC360, stated, “We’re thrilled to welcome the NCAA to the ProhiBet network and are honored to help protect the integrity of these iconic Division I championships. This collaboration sets a new industry benchmark and reinforces the importance of proactive deterrence and detection in keeping collegiate athletics fair.”