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Sports betting regulators in New York are reassessing how certain player focused betting markets operate, following a string of integrity cases tied to professional sports. The state gaming authority is now turning directly to major leagues for guidance and has signaled a willingness to act quickly if changes are requested.
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The New York State Gaming Commission sent a formal letter on Wednesday to five professional leagues: the National Football League, Major League Baseball, National Hockey League, National Basketball Association, and Major League Soccer.
In the letter, regulators asked league officials to share views on which betting markets should be restricted, limited, or removed entirely in order to protect wager integrity. The commission said it could waive the usual 60 day regulatory timeline if a league requests changes related to player proposition bets.
The letter stated:
“The leagues that oversee the day-to-day activities of their players serve an important role in preserving the integrity of the sport and wagers. You have the ability to provide substantial input regarding the wagering menu.”
The gaming commission said it plans to re examine all individual player proposition wagers tied to single games, including single game multi leg parlays built around player performance. Regulators warned that markets viewed as harmful to integrity could be prohibited.
Officials also pointed out that many betting options previously flagged by leagues are already banned under New York law. From an enforcement standpoint, regulators highlighted how legal mobile wagering creates traceable records that assist integrity monitoring.
The commission said:
“Thankfully, the strong regulatory measures established by regulators to protect the betting public appear to have worked: the schemes were uncovered and the individuals allegedly responsible are being held accountable for their actions.”
“Finally, from an enforcement and investigatory perspective, it’s important to note that establishing a legal mobile sports wagering account requires an individual to disclose associated records and data to the wagering provider. These breadcrumbs may be readily found by integrity monitors, regulators, law enforcement and others.”
The renewed focus follows several high profile cases involving player props. Terry Rozier, a guard for the Miami Heat, was arrested and federally charged in October over allegations tied to manipulating his performance during a 2023 game. Rozier is contesting the charges and has not plead guilty.
Former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter pleaded guilty to wire fraud in 2024 after his involvement in a betting scheme connected to player props and is awaiting sentencing.
In baseball, Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz face federal charges tied to alleged manipulation of first pitch betting markets. Both are scheduled for trial in May. Both have pleaded not guilty.
Following those cases, Major League Baseball moved to have sportsbooks remove pitch level betting markets. NBA commissioner Adam Silver also pressed sportsbooks to stop offering prop markets on two way players and has called for tighter controls around bets that can be easily influenced.