NCAA tourney games now possible in Reno
By Chris Murray, Reno Gazette-Journal
The NCAA has long considered Nevada taboo territory for hosting its championship events, citing the state’s legalized sports betting, but that policy changed Thursday.
The organization, in a press release addressing the Supreme Court’s decision to allow sports wagering across the nation, said:
“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.”