The seismic shift in the sports gambling landscape, courtesy of the U.S. Supreme Court, has led the NCAA to make some changes.
On Thursday, the NCAA said in a news release it supports a federal model addressing legalized gambling.
“Our highest priorities in any conversation about sports wagering are maintaining the integrity of competition and student-athlete well-being,” NCAA president Mark Emmert said in a news release. “Sports wagering can adversely impact student-athletes and undermine the games they play.
“While we recognize the critical role of state governments, strong federal standards are necessary to safeguard the integrity of college sports and the athletes who play these games at all levels.