The NCAA has reinstated a ban on pro sports betting, the organization announced Friday.

The initial rule change would've allowed student-athletes and athletics department staff members to bet on professional sports. College sports betting would've still been outlawed.

The new betting stance would've taken effect Nov. 1. However, a procedural 30-day period was triggered after less than 75% of Division I members voted in favor of the measure.

A two-thirds majority was needed to rescind the rule before the procedural period ended Saturday. That threshold was reached Friday.

The vote also applies to Division II and III programs, meaning pro sports betting is still banned at all three levels.

The NCAA's initial decision to lax its betting restrictions came amid a myriad of gambling-related

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