Auburn QB states bettors ask for money on Venmo

• David Purdum, ESPN Personnel WriterSep 10, 2024, 03:32 PM ET

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Auburn senior quarterback Payton Thorne on Tuesday said criticism after losses, such as Saturday’s defeat to California, has consisted of requests for money from bettors.Thorne, appearing on

“The Next Round, “stated wagerers have actually messaged him on Venmo, requesting cash. “They’re definitely not sending out

cash,”Thorne, who had four passes intercepted in the 21-14 loss to Cal on Saturday, stated with a chuckle.” It’s funny. When they lose cash, they want their money back. But when they win money on a parlay, nobody’s ever sent me any of the money.” Thorne minimized the requests for cash during his appearance, but the issue is something that the NCAA is keeping track of and trying to combat.Results from a research study by Signify, an artificial intelligence company and NCAA partner, discovered that 1-in-3 prominent college athletes receive messages from individuals with a”betting interest.”At the demand of the NCAA, Maryland, Louisiana, Ohio and Vermont are amongst the states that have banned sportsbooks from offering prop bets on college players.Professional athletes likewise have had comparable experiences.PGA golfer Max Homa said wagerers tracked down his Venmo account

and requested money from him multiple times each week.

“That gets old,” Homa informed The Washington Post.