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NFL Moves to Curb Certain Prop Bets, Seeks Limits With States and Sportsbooks

The move responds to recent federal gambling cases in other leagues to reinforce game integrity.

Overview

  • The league sent a memo Thursday outlining four categories of prop wagers it wants restricted or barred across betting markets.
  • The categories include inherently objectionable topics, officiating-related markets, outcomes determinable by one person in one play, and pre-determined competitive outcomes.
  • The NFL said it is working with state lawmakers, regulators and its sportsbook partners to implement the limits.
  • ESPN reports sportsbooks do not expect significant changes to current NFL betting menus at this time.
  • The memo also details integrity steps such as former law-enforcement liaisons for each team and a unit monitoring insider threats and social media.