Hunter Dekkers among 4 linked to Iowa State gambling probe, charged with tampering - ESPN

Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers has been accused of betting on events involving the Cyclones, including a 2021 football game, and is among four current or former athletes at the university charged with tampering with records related to an ongoing probe by the Iowa Criminal Division.

An affidavit included with the criminal complaint filed Monday in the Iowa District Court for Story County alleges approximately 366 bets totaling $2,799 were placed on a DraftKings sportsbook account linked to Dekkers, including 26 on Iowa State sporting events.

The affidavit alleges he bet on an Iowa State football game against Oklahoma State on Oct. 23, 2021. Dekkers did not play in the Big 12 contest, and the affidavit does not reveal which team or what type of bet he made on the game, which the Cyclones won 24-21.

The affidavit alleges Dekkers was under 21, the legal betting age in Iowa, when most of the bets were placed, but disguised his identity with the help of his parents, Scott and Jami Dekkers. DraftKings did not respond to a request for comment.

Dekkers, a junior, started all 12 games last season for the Cyclones and was their expected starter for 2023.

In a statement, Dekkers' attorney said the QB will plead not guilty to the charge, but in the meantime, will step away from the team.

«So he can focus on his studies and on the defense of this criminal charge, Hunter has informed the University and the coaching staff that he cannot participate in fall football camp,» attorney Mark Weinhardt said.

Iowa State opens its season Sept. 2, against Northern Iowa. The school lacks much proven depth behind Dekkers. Redshirt freshman Rocco Becht had been in line to back him up, and Iowa State added Tanner Hughes, a transfer from Butte