US lawmakers target player prop bets and athlete harassment
By SectorWire desk ·
Summary
US lawmakers and regulators are increasingly focusing on player prop betting and bettor misconduct. The report said 15 states had banned college prop betting. It also cited a March 2026 NCAA survey in which one in three men’s basketball players reported betting-related abuse.
Why it matters
Sports betting operators face growing scrutiny of player props and bettor misconduct, with college prop bans in 15 states.