The North Dakota House rejected a proposal to prohibit advance deposit wagering on greyhound races on 31 March, according to reported coverage. The vote was 69 against and 19 in favour; opponents argued the ban could drive ADW companies out of the state and reduce revenue supporting live horse racing.
The rejected ban preserves advance deposit wagering that opponents said supports live horse racing revenue.
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The MLB Players Association proposed banning bets on individual players’ performances during its collective bargaining talks with Major League Baseball, reportedly. The proposal would cover pre-match and in-play wagers, as well as daily fantasy contests and prediction-market contracts; an MLB spokesperson said the league would respond during negotiations.
US Senator Brian Schatz said he plans to introduce legislation to ban micro prop bets and give the Federal Trade Commission authority to pursue payment processors serving illegal offshore gambling businesses. He outlined the proposal during a Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing on sports betting.
Minnesota’s SF 4511 is advancing to a Senate floor vote and would prohibit most bets on prediction markets, including wagers on weather, court cases, popular culture and election outcomes. Sponsor Sen. John Marty said Kalshi’s claim to be a nationwide legal sports betting app does not comply with Minnesota law.
New Jersey’s Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism, and Historic Preservation Committee advanced SB2160, sponsored by Senators Paul Moriarty and Patrick Diegnan. The proposal would bar licensed sportsbooks from offering or accepting live bets on the next play or action, with fines of $500 to $1,000 per wager and requirements to report suspicious patterns and keep records.
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.