The NCAA approved a temporary policy to allow college athletes in all three divisions to get paid for the use of their name, image, and likeness (NIL). The barebones idea is that the interim policy allows student-athletes to engage in NIL activities that are consistent with the law of the state where their school is located, with the extension of students who attend states with no NIL laws to also be able to engage in this activity without violating NCAA rules related to NIL. Will this lead to the NCAA putting interest into Esports?

The NCAA approved a temporary policy to allow college athletes in all three divisions to get paid for the use of their name, image, and likeness (NIL). The barebones idea is that the interim policy allows student-athletes to engage in NIL activities that are consistent with the law of the state where their school is located, with the extension of students who attend states with no NIL laws to also be able to engage in this activity without violating NCAA rules related to NIL. Will this lead to the NCAA putting interest into Esports?

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The cultural impact of video gaming is undeniable and its explosion on college campuses across the country is affecting sports, entertainment and college life.

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Whether you’re a novice or hard-core player, studying game development or marketing, CheckpointXP On Campus is your home for collegiate esports news and this exciting cultural phenomenon.

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Your weekly update on collegiate esports &amp; video gaming&mdash;by students, for students. From varsity and club esports tournaments to college curriculums focused on gaming, CheckpointXP On Campus delivers more than just stats and scores.
The cultural impact of video gaming is undeniable and its explosion on college campuses across the country is affecting sports, entertainment and college life.
Our team of professional and student journalists takes you behind the scenes to hear from players, coaches, students, fans and thought leaders. &nbsp;We cover big tournaments, team training regimens, school rivalries, scouting reports, pro recruitment news and more.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Whether you&rsquo;re a novice or hard-core player, studying game development or marketing,&nbsp;CheckpointXP&nbsp;On&nbsp;Campus&nbsp;is your home for collegiate&nbsp;esports&nbsp;news and this exciting cultural phenomenon.
Let&rsquo;s Play.

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CHECKPOINTXP ON CAMPUS with student hosts from UNLV, we partner with schools, clubs and collegiate programs across the country to talk about everything from scholarship to curriculum to life on campus; mixing news, interviews, opinion and lots of fun.&nbsp;

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