Caesars Windsor casino in Ontario has decided to stop basketball betting after the Ontario government was asked by the NCAA to halt any bets that could be made on the Final Four. The Men’s Division I basketball taking place from March 30th to April 6th will not be available for bets at the casino.

Many gamblers are used to betting during this time of the basketball season but the NCAA want to stop the gambling that takes place in the sport. The NCAA has the support of the City of Windsor to halt the wagers.

The NCAA asked the casino to halt the betting as the Final Four is taking place in Detroit, Michigan and is located close to the Ontario Casino. They want to keep the event free from sports wagering.

Stacey Osburn, the NCAA Associate Director for public and news media relations commented: "As you know, sports books are only located in a few, select cities, and given the closer proximity this year, the request of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. was a proactive move to ensure a Final Four environment that is free of college sports wagering.”



- 2009-03-02