Protecting college athletes starts with transparency

As the college basketball world once again turns its attention to Indianapolis for the NCAA Men’s Final Four, Indiana regulators are weighing a proposal that could unintentionally weaken one of the most effective safeguards protecting athletes and the integrity of college and professional sports.

The proposal would prohibit legal sportsbooks from offering certain proposition bets involving college athletes. Protecting student athletes is a goal everyone shares. But eliminating regulated betting options risks pushing wagering activity …