THE New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) is pressuring major professional sports leagues to use formal state channels if they wish to impose limits or prohibitions on certain markets sports betting. Despite recent public criticism, the regulator claims that No league has submitted official requests to date.
NYSGC demands formal action from sports leagues
THE NYSGC reinforced, in a statement released in February 4ththat state regulations allow sports leagues to request restrictions, limits or definitive prohibitions about specific types of bets — especially those that could threaten the sporting integrity.
However, according to the Commission, no league used the formal regulatory processeven after public demonstrations by managers asking for changes to betting rules.
The warning comes after recent scandals involving result manipulationincluding cases of point shaving. After one of these episodes, the president of the NCAA, Charlie Bakerpublicly called for New York to ban prop bets involving individual athletes in college sportsin addition to markets considered high risk, such as bets on unders in the first half.
The NYSGC stated that it is “strongly encouraging” the leagues to present formal proposals and signaled that it may accelerate the standard review deadlinecurrently up to 60 days.
Prop bets come under review in New York
The Commission highlighted that its health monitoring systems have already helped to identify recent irregularities and hold those involved accountable. Still, he warned that monitoring, in itself, does not prevent manipulation attemptsreinforcing the role of leagues in the daily supervision of competitions.
Currently, the New York betting menu is controlled by the regulatorand not by bookmakers. The state already prohibits some betting markets on individual athletes and states that it will continue to adopt a “extremely conservative” when approving new products.
Following recent scandals, NYSGC confirmed it is reviewing:
- Player-specific prop bets
- Accumulated bets on the same game (same-game parlays)
- Combinations involving multiple athletes
According to the regulator, markets could be bannedif considered a threat to sporting integrity.
During a meeting held in February 3members of the Commission emphasized that “The integrity of the game belongs 100% to the leagues themselves” and reinforced that it is up to them to identify and report problematic bets.
New York Lawmakers Propose New Restrictions
NYSGC’s movement occurs in parallel to a series of bills introduced in the state legislaturesince the start of the 2026 session on January 7.
Among the proposals under discussion:
- Total ban on live bettingpresented by Congresswoman Linda Rosenthal
- Restrictions on sports betting advertising during sports broadcasts
- Banning bettors who harass athletes or teams
- Project that would prevent betting houses from limit winning players
- Proposal for legalization of online casinos (iGaming) in the state
Critics warn that excessively restrictive measures could stimulate the illegal market. In an interview with Gambling Insiderstate senator Joseph Addabbo stated that the ban on prop bets could push bettors to other states or offshore platforms.
NYSGC Steps Up Offensive Against Prediction Markets
In addition to licensed sportsbooks, the Commission is also targeting prediction markets platformswhich considers illegal sports betting operators.
The president of NYSGC, Brian O’Dwyerstated that these platforms directly threaten the regulated market and weaken the regulator’s actions. In October, the Commission sent a cease and desist order to Kalshiwhich responded with a federal lawsuit challenging state authority.
While Kalshi maintains that it should be under federal oversight, recent decisions — including a similar blockade in Massachusetts — reinforce the position of states.
On February 2, the New York Attorney General, Letitia Jamesalso warned consumers about the risks associated with forecasting websites, on the eve of the Super Bowl LX.
Scenario points to changes in the betting market in NY
With:
- Prop bets under review,
- Lawmakers weighing new restrictions,
- Prediction Markets Facing Regulatory Action,
NYSGC has made it clear that it is prepared to act with or without formal requests from the leaguespaving the way for relevant changes to the New York sports betting menu in the coming months.
Fonte: Gaming365 – Brasil
