Betting on pro sports was illegal for college athletes, but that's set to change thanks to the NCAA approval of the proposal taking effect Nov. 1.

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey voiced his concern to the NCAA in a letter sent last week, informing president Charlie Baker the member institutions were "united" in his message over two-pages detailing his request for a reversal of the plan.

"The SEC's Presidents and Chancellors believe the NCAA should restore its prior policy -- or a modified policy -- communicating a prohibition on gambling by student-athletes and athletics staff, regardless of the divisional level of their sport," Sankey wrote in the letter.

A 16-member board of directors is scheduled to meet Tuesday for an existing date to discuss other business, but the agenda is now expec

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