NBA bans certain wagers and player prop bets with sportsbooks
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 18:02 · Archive
The NBA has banned certain types of wagers for sportsbooks this season, including bets on players' first statistics and specific parlays.
The NBA told sportsbooks on Friday that they will not be permitted to offer certain types of wagering this season. Banned wagers include bets on which players record the first statistic of a game, the outcome of the opening tip, and 'under' wagers involving players not expected to play more than a few minutes.
The league cited examples of now-prohibited 'first-of' markets including wagers on players scoring the first basket, three-pointer, rebound, assist, steal or block. Also banned are bets on whether a player will miss their first shot attempt, next shot attempt, or any attempt within a specified time period. Bettors are also no longer able to place multiple 'under' wagers involving a single player as part of a parlay.
Additionally, the NBA told its teams that all players, coaches and training staff will be required to attend live, in-person training on the league's sports betting rules starting this season. The new restrictions will be applied to WNBA games starting in 2027. These rules come after the NBA had already restricted other types of prop bets, including certain offerings involving players on 10-day or two-way contracts, wagers on turnovers or fouls, and bets on missed free throws.
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- Some wagers, certain parlays no longer can be offered to bettors, NBA tells sportsbooksThe NBA has told sportsbooks about new restrictions on certain types of wagers for the upcoming season.News4Jax · 16 Oct, 17:03
- Some wagers, certain parlays no longer can be offered to bettors, NBA tells sportsbooksThe NBA has told sportsbooks about new restrictions on certain types of wagers for the upcoming season.Clickorlando · 16 Oct, 17:03
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