US lawmakers target player prop bets and athlete harassment
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
US lawmakers and regulators are increasingly focusing on player prop betting and bettor misconduct, Online Poker Report reported. 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.