New York Gambling Regulator Supports NCAA’s Move to Ban College Prop Bets Nationwide
New York’s top gambling watchdog has expressed firm support for the NCAA’s initiative to extend the prohibition of prop bets on college sports across the United States.
This stance was outlined in a recent correspondence from Brian O’Dwyer, Chairman of the New York State Gaming Commission, to NCAA President Charlie Baker, commending the Association’s efforts to protect college athletes from the undue pressures associated with prop betting.
New York Upholds Strict Betting Regulations
Prop bets—wagers on specific elements within a game rather than the game’s outcome—have risen in popularity but have also highlighted concerns regarding athlete welfare.
New York already enforces a stringent ban on such bets for college events, aiming to shield student-athletes from potential harassment related to their in-game performance. This proactive measure by New York sets a regulatory precedent that other states are beginning to consider as they navigate the complexities of sports betting laws.
NCAA’s Nationwide Effort to Combat Harassment
The push by the NCAA to ban prop bets comes amid growing reports of harassment faced by student-athletes, spurring a need for regulatory reform at the national level.
States like Ohio and Maryland have already joined the movement, implementing bans following the NCAA’s lead.
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