New York lawmakers introduced Assembly Bill A09343 to prohibit licensed operators from accepting live sports bets in the state. Co-authored by Linda Rosenthal, the proposal is before the Assembly’s Racing and Betting Committee and would take effect upon enactment; it has not been passed.
If enacted, the proposal would remove live betting from the products licensed operators can offer in New York.
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New York lawmakers have proposed a task force to examine proposition and “under” bets in the state’s sports betting market. Senate Bill S10153 would create a four-member panel to assess market activity, integrity risks, athlete impacts and consumer protection, with a final report due by the end of 2026 if the bill passes.
New York Assemblymember Anna Kassay introduced Assembly Bill 10329 on 24 February, proposing monthly electronic account statements for licensed mobile sports betting customers. The statements would detail deposits, wagers, net performance and time logged in, and be sent within 15 days after each month; the bill was referred to the Assembly Racing and Wagering Committee.
Louisiana Senator Katrina Jackson-Andrews filed Senate Bill 354 for the 2026 Regular Session, proposing to prohibit operators from accepting or paying out on prop bets and live micro-bets. If approved in time, the measure is scheduled to take effect on 1 August.
DraftKings Exchange filed contract materials with the CFTC for prediction markets based on short periods of sporting events and player statistics, according to the report. The filings describe markets on outcomes such as the next football drive or a goal within five minutes; the company has not clarified whether it will offer these contracts.
Wyoming’s Select Committee on Gaming unanimously sponsored draft legislation to ban online sweepstakes games and make their operation a felony. The proposal seeks to clarify which state body handles complaints; representatives for Bally’s and VGW challenged aspects of the draft, while the Wyoming Gaming Commission said the current referral process creates a recurring cycle.