Lawmakers and regulators in several major U.S. sports betting markets are weighing new restrictions on in-play and props betting, signaling continued scrutiny of how legal betting is offered. Proposals under discussion in states such as New York, New Jersey, and Indiana reflect growing concerns around betting integrity and player protections, even as regulated sports wagering continues to expand nationwide.
In New York, the debate intensified this past week after Democratic Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal introduced Assembly Bill A9343. The legislation would require the New York State Gaming Commission to immediately prohibit sportsbooks from accepting in-play wagers. If enacted, the measure would represent one of the most aggressive steps taken by a state to restrict live betting markets, which have become a major driver of sports betting activity.
The bill has been referred to the New York Assembly’s Racing and Wagering Committee, where it will be reviewed before any further legislative action. Its introduction underscores growing concern among some lawmakers about the pace and scope of in-play wagering, especially following betting scandals in both the NBA and MLB.
In New Jersey, lawmakers are also moving to examine limits on certain types of sports betting. Senate Bill 4794 would prohibit sportsbooks in the state from offering microbetting. It is scheduled for a committee hearing on Dec. 15, signaling growing legislative interest in reassessing how live and rapid-fire wagering options are regulated.
While the proposal has not yet advanced beyond the committee stage, the scheduled hearing suggests the issue is gaining enough traction to warrant formal discussion. The move reflects a broader regional trend of lawmakers taking a closer look at in-play and markets as part of ongoing efforts to balance consumer choice with regulatory oversight.
In Indiana, lawmakers are signaling that existing safeguards may still fall short. State Sen. Andy Zay introduced legislation this week that would prohibit sportsbooks from offering prop bets involving college athletes. The proposal goes further by authorizing the Indiana Gaming Commission to levy fines of up to $10,000 against student-athletes who attempt to place such wagers.
Like the pending legislation in New York and New Jersey, the move underscores that state lawmakers continue to revisit and refine sports betting regulations. NCAA President Charlie Baker has noted that the fragmented, state-by-state regulatory framework remains a challenge, adding that many states prefer to keep decisions on sports betting props within their own jurisdiction.
Taken together, the proposals in New York, New Jersey, and Indiana point to a clear and coordinated push by state lawmakers to reconsider how prop and live betting are regulated. While the measures differ in scope, they share a common concern around integrity and oversight in these rapidly growing betting markets.
The fact that multiple states are advancing or formally debating restrictions on prop bets suggests that there’s a clear interest in making changes to this form of wagering.
