Emily James | NCAA.com | May 17, 2018 NCAA supports federal sports wagering regulation Share To ensure integrity in sport, the NCAA supports a federal model addressing legalized gambling and has suspended its championship host policy related to sports wagering. “Our highest priorities in any conversation about sports wagering are maintaining the integrity of competition and student-athlete well-being,” said Mark Emmert, NCAA president. “Sports wagering can adversely impact student-athletes and undermine the games they play. We are committed to ensuring that laws and regulations promote a safe and fair environment for the nearly half a million students who play college athletics.” Emmert added, “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.” RELATED: Harsher illegal participation penalties approved in college soccer Also in response to the Supreme Court decision, the NCAA Board of Governors suspended the Association’s championships policy related to sports wagering. The board’s decision will ensure championship location continuity by temporarily allowing NCAA championship events to occur in states that offer sports wagering. The suspended policy prohibited any NCAA championship competition from occurring in any state that allows single-game sports wagering. The Board of Governors may consider more permanent revisions of the championship host policy regarding sports wagering during future meetings. RELATED: Penalties for simulating fouls in water polo approved The Board of Governors’ action does not impact NCAA rules that already prohibit sports wagering by student-athletes or member schools’ athletics employees, including coaches. Violations of any sports wagering rules remain subject to NCAA penalties; however, the NCAA membership may reconsider appropriate consequences for those who legally bet on sports. NCAA policy restricting sports gambling sponsorships and advertising will remain in place for NCAA championships and Football Bowl Subdivision postseason bowls. 2022 NCAA fall sports championship schedule Here is the 2022 NCAA fall sports championships schedule, including the dates and locations for DI, DII and DIII championships. READ MORE The origins of Title IX: How the landmark legislation got its start 50 years ago A look back at how Sen. Birch Bayh helped the landmark legislation get its start 50 years ago. READ MORE 2022 NCAA DI men's lacrosse bracket announced The teams for the 2022 DI men's lacrosse national championship were revealed on Sunday. The opening round for the tournament begins on May 11, followed by the first round beginning on May 14. READ MORE