Virginia state senator Schuyler VanValkenburg introduced SB 124 to allow sports betting on in-state college teams. The bill has been referred to the Senate General Laws and Technology Committee; VanValkenburg said regulation and monitoring, rather than revenue, were his main reasons for proposing the change.
Virginia operators may gain additional eligible college betting events if the bill passes.
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New York Senator Jeremy Zellner introduced a bill to establish a four-member task force examining proposition and under wagers in the state. The proposed body would study market prevalence, revenue, integrity risks and harms to athletes, and submit a report by 31 December; the bill is before the Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering.
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.
New York state senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. said the state is better positioned to discuss legalising online casinos, citing progress in downstate casino licensing and a newly signed ban on sweepstakes casinos. He said discussions could take place as part of the upcoming budget process.
The NFL told all 32 teams it is working with state lawmakers, regulators and sports betting partners to limit or prohibit some prop bets. The memo lists markets involving injuries or misconduct, officiating, outcomes decided by one person in one play, and pre-determined events; no implementation timetable was stated.
Nebraska Senator Tom Brandt introduced Legislative Bill 63 to allow pre-match and live betting on in-state college sporting events. The proposal would amend the Nebraska Racetrack Gaming Act; Senators Danielle Conrad and Stan Clouse co-sponsored it.