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US lawmakers seek NBA gambling information and back sports betting reforms

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US lawmakers are seeking information from the NBA after arrests linked to illegal gambling schemes involving NBA figures. Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell requested documents about the league’s internal investigations since 2020, with a 10 November deadline, while Senator Dick Durbin said he supports a nationwide ban on collegiate prop bets.

The inquiries and proposed reforms could affect sports betting rules and league relationships with betting companies.

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US lawmakers renew calls for sports betting oversight after NBA arrests

US lawmakers renewed calls for federal sports betting oversight and a nationwide ban on certain prop bets after FBI arrests linked to an illegal NBA gambling ring. Congress has left major sports betting proposals in committee, while Maryland, Vermont and Connecticut bills to change betting rules did not receive hearings or advance; state regulators have acted on rules including college sports prop bets.

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