Whether you’re a fan of baseball, football, hockey or any other sport, sports betting is one of the most popular pastimes in the United States. It’s easy to see why, with legal sports betting available in more than 30 states and more than half of college-age students reporting that they placed a wager in the past year. But, while states’ top priority may be maximizing taxable revenue, there are a number of other concerns that must be taken into account, including the integrity of sporting events and the health and well-being of student-athletes.

When it comes to official betting, a person who is part of a sports team cannot place bets on that team or any event in which they are participating. That includes players, coaches, managers and other team staff as well as tournament officials such as umpires or referees. A person who is part of a club at lower levels of the men’s or women’s league system and match officials at FA Level 4 or below are not prohibited from placing bets on their club, but they are banned from betting with any site that offers betting on any matches in which they are participating.

Athletes are also required to sign off on the NCAA’s rules regarding sports gambling, and they must receive education about the issues at least twice a year from their teams. WCNC Charlotte, home to the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets, says it educates its athletes on the issue several times throughout the year and has a person solely dedicated to sports betting.