The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) have voiced support for tighter restrictions on prop betting, following recent scandals that shook professional basketball. The move follows the high-profile ban of Jontay Porter, who manipulated his performance to benefit bettors, and ongoing federal investigations involving other players.
League officials emphasized that the integrity of the game remains paramount, and that certain types of prop bets increase risks of manipulation. The NBPA added that harassment of players, both online and in person, has escalated due to prop wagers tied to individual performance metrics.
If enacted, these restrictions could reshape how sportsbooks operate, limiting wagers on sensitive player statistics while ensuring fans still engage through regulated markets. This represents one of the most significant shifts in the sports betting landscape since legalization in the United States.
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