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DeWine Seeks Ohio Prop Bet Ban During Guardians Betting Investigation

He urged the state casino regulator to outlaw all player prop wagers, citing threats to athletes and risks to game integrity.

Overview

  • Major League Baseball has placed Guardians pitchers Luis Ortiz and Emmanuel Clase on non-disciplinary paid leave through August 31 as it investigates claims they deliberately threw balls to influence prop bets.
  • Betting-integrity firm IC360 detected unusual wagers on Ortiz’s first pitches in June that spurred the league’s investigation.
  • Governor Mike DeWine asked the Ohio Casino Control Commission to remove all player prop wagers from the state’s legal betting options.
  • He intends to enlist support from the commissioners and players unions of six major U.S. sports leagues for the proposed ban.
  • Ohio’s February 2024 prohibition on collegiate prop bets followed threats against student-athletes and now could expand to cover prop markets in professional sports.