New York’s gambling regulator is reviewing all player proposition bets and same-game parlays and may eliminate certain wager types, citing concerns about betting-related scandals and the need to protect the integrity of sports.
The New York State Gaming Commission said in a letter to sports leagues posted publicly on Wednesday that it is re-examining game-specific player prop bets and single-game, multi-leg player parlays, and urged leagues to formally request restrictions or exclusions on wagers they believe pose integrity risks.
“The recent allegations, investigations and prosecutions that have come to light have caused the Commission to re-examine all individual player proposition wagers that are game specific, as well as single game specific multi-leg individual player parlays,” the letter said. “If our review requires the outright elimination of certain bets, the Gaming Commission will use its regulatory authority to prohibit them.”
The letter, signed by Chair Brian O’Dwyer and all commissioners, cited recent high-profile betting and game-manipulation investigations in U.S. sports, though it did not name specific cases. The commission said that while regulatory oversight has helped uncover wrongdoing, sports leagues must also play a role by providing “substantial input regarding the wagering menu.”
New York, the largest legal U.S. sports betting market in the United States by handle and revenue, controls which sports, leagues and wager types are permitted. State law and NYSGC regulations allow leagues to request the restriction, limitation or exclusion of specific bets.
“We strongly encourage – and expect – each of your leagues to avail yourselves of this tool, should you have a reasonable belief that such a restriction, exclusion or limitation would improve wagering integrity,” the letter said. “Should we receive such a request, the Commission would act with alacrity – despite the 60-day regulatory timeframe referenced.”
The outreach follows a review process that the commission began last year. In November, O’Dwyer said the NYSGC had instructed staff to reassess the suitability of all game-specific player props and same-game player parlays and had written to more than 70 leagues seeking feedback on possible wager limits.
An initial staff review found that only one of the 104 NFL player prop bets permitted in New York was flagged as a potential concern. “In fact,” the letter said, “most of the specific proposition wagers that a league found problematic were already prohibited in New York State.”
“To ensure the integrity of sports wagering in New York State, the Gaming Commission has been and will continue to be very conservative with the approval of leagues and types of wagers authorized to provide confidence to bettors,” it added.
Other U.S. regulators are monitoring similar issues. The Ohio Casino Control Commission said last year it was assessing whether to review its wagering catalogue, but later cautioned that imposing new rules could hinder dialogue with stakeholders, while reserving the right to act if regulatory intervention becomes necessary.
In New York, the regulator’s call to sports leagues comes as lawmakers consider proposals that could further restrict betting markets. One bill would remove in-play bets from the legal definition of authorised sports wagering, while another would limit betting to final outcomes, scores or winners of sporting events.
Original article: https://www.yogonet.com/international/news/2026/02/05/117464-new-york-gambling-regulator-weighs-ban-on-some-sports-bets-urges-leagues-to-seek-limits
