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Athletics officials barred from bets

Members of the UW-Madison Athletic Board have voted to prohibit themselves — and top UW officials — from sports wagering.

The athletic department staff and student athletes were already barred from wagering, but the amended policy extends the betting ban to the board and university officials, such as Chancellor John Wiley, who have responsibilities over the athletic department.

The new University of Wisconsin-Madison policy, approved unanimously last week, is in accord with revised NCAA rules.