Assemblyman Alex Bores Files Bill to Block Sportsbook Limits on Winning Players

A new proposal in New York aims to change how sportsbooks manage player accounts. Assemblyman Alex Bores has introduced bill A9125, which would restrict operators from placing limits on how much players deposit, how often they add funds, and how much they wager on individual bets.

Good to Know

• Bill A9125 has been referred to the New York Committee on Racing and Wagering.
• The state legislature will not reconvene until January 2026.
• The proposal targets deposit limits, bet frequency rules, and account suspensions.

The measure, if passed, would mean sportsbooks could no longer suspend or restrict players simply for the volume or success of their bets. The bill specifically prevents operators from closing accounts due to a bettor winning too often, a concern many players have raised in recent years as the sports betting market has expanded.

Bill A9125 does carve out exemptions. If a sportsbook detects betting behavior that appears suspicious or raises concerns about gambling disorder under New York law, restrictions would still be allowed.

Another key requirement within the bill is that sportsbooks must provide an explanation within 24 hours whenever an account is suspended. The reasoning must be clear and tied to acceptable criteria such as suspicious activity or responsible gambling safeguards.

The bill has already been sent to the Committee on Racing and Wagering, but no further progress will occur until the legislature resumes in January 2026, as the 2025 session ended on June 17.