While some colleges look into possible revenue from legalized sports betting, the NCAA says it remains opposed and is focused on protecting student-athletes and the integrity of the games through education and consistent national guidelines.
The NCAA announced Thursday that an internal team of experts has begun examining the long-term effect legalized sports betting could have on college sports, including officiating, rules and the use of integrity services.
In May, the United States Supreme Court struck down the federal ban on state-sponsored sports betting, opening a path for states to begin licensing bookmakers. Delaware and New Jersey have begun offering Las Vegas-style sports betting, and Mississippi and West Virginia expect to be up and running by football season.