The policy approved Thursday was developed at the urging of some faculty members and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics after sports betting became legal in Indiana earlier this year.

Online sports wagering is "geo-fenced" in Indiana, meaning people must be within state lines to place their bets.

Indiana Gaming Commission officials say Boston-based DraftKings and Chicago-based Rush Street Interactive are set to launch the states first mobile sports wagering apps on Thursday.

The Indiana Gaming Commission unanimously adopted rules for the new betting system Wednesday. Lawmakers legalized sports betting earlier this year. But that legislation doesnt take effect until Sept. 1.

Legislation passed earlier this year legalized sports wagering, including mobile and online betting, effective Sept. 1. But there's a lot to do before that.

The sessions gaming bill passed the House Monday. But many supporters say they want a number of changes to the final version of the bill.

The governing body for college sports on Thursday announced a "temporary" lifting of a ban that prevented events like college basketball's NCAA Tournament from being hosted in states that accept wagers on single games.

After this week's Supreme Court decision that allows states to authorize wagering on sports, legislation to legalize sports betting in Indiana will get a hearing next session.