Online abuse targeting collegiate athletes has surged alongside the rise of illegal sports betting, prompting advocates to push for stronger federal action. Lawmakers are now facing renewed pressure to approve legislation creating a national registry of banned bettors and granting athletes the legal right to sue their harassers. The push comes as reports of threats, doxxing, and harassment linked to betting activity continue to escalate. Supporters argue such measures are necessary to protect student-athletes from the growing dangers of unregulated online gambling.
As illegal sports betting continues to fuel online abuse against collegiate athletes, there is growing calls for Congress to pass federal legislation establishing a national banned bettors registry and allowing athletes to sue harassers.
