New Jersey Strengthens Policy to Protect Combat Sports Betting Integrity
The New Jersey State Athletic Control Board (SACB) has updated its sports betting policy to put those involved in combat sports on alert that they must refrain from wagering on all boxing, wrestling, mixed martial arts, UFC, kickboxing, and other combat sports.
In the wake of the highly controversial Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match, which many thought seemed scripted or had a predetermined outcome, the New Jersey agency charged with the regulation, supervision, and oversight of all contests and exhibitions of unarmed combat has updated its policy relating to sports betting. The SACB’s primary purpose is to protect the safety and well-being of all participants, and to promote the public’s confidence and trust in combat sports.
On Monday, the agency made public its updated Sports Betting Policy, which includes new governance for what combat sports participants, including boxers, fighters, promoters, referees, judges, timekeepers, medical personnel, trainers, agency employees, and others can and cannot legally bet on.
