Overview

• In statements to ESPN and The Athletic, the league and the players union said “reasonable limitations” on specific prop markets deserve consideration to reduce manipulation risk and cut down on abuse while preserving access to regulated betting.
• Targets under review include microbets and other easily influenced in‑game outcomes, with New Jersey and Ohio proposing bans on microbets and MLB evaluating related concerns after two Cleveland pitchers were placed on leave.
• Following Jontay Porter’s lifetime ban in 2024, the NBA asked partner sportsbooks to bar unders on two‑way players, and Porter later pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge for manipulating his play.
• Federal gambling inquiries have also examined Terry Rozier and Malik Beasley, though neither has been charged to date.
• The NBPA says prop‑driven harassment of athletes has surged online and in person, positioning tighter rules as a player‑protection measure.