A federal appeals court has instructed an Indiana judge to hear the class action suit brought against the NCAA by a bunch of disgruntled sports fans. At issue is the NCAA’s ticket lottery, in which fans must first pony up a $6-10 non-refundable fee to have their names entered into a draw for the right to buy tickets for high-profile events like the Final Four. The NCAA says it’s a legitimate fee; the bringers of the class-action suit say it’s a form of gambling, because the ‘prize’ is worth more than the ‘entry fee’. Seriously, how boring is Indiana if THAT can be considered gambling? Read more.
Court says NCAA ticket system may violate Indiana lottery law