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Once a vocal supporter of legalizing sports betting, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is now calling for stronger regulation to safeguard the integrity of the game, protect players, and curb the negative behaviors tied to betting. Scroll down for all the latest headlines from the world of gambling and sports as well as our top trending stories and searches.
Silver is specifically honing in on player performance props.
A growing number of US states prohibit such props in college sports with offshore sportsbooks typically reaping the rewards in this regard as they continue offering prop bets for college players. A few have begun considering prohibitions in professional sports as well.
In Ohio, for example, betting on individual player props for professional sports is still permitted, but stricter regulations are being drafted.
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Silver’s concern is that players on such contracts may not have as much stake in the competition, making them more vulnerable to manipulation. “We’ve asked some of our partners to pull back some of the prop bets, especially when they’re on two-way players, guys who don’t have the same stake in the competition, where it’s too easy to manipulate something that seems otherwise small and inconsequential,” Silver explained. This approach aims to reduce opportunities for game manipulation, a problem brought to light by the Jontay Porter scandal, where the former player was found to have intentionally underperformed to influence betting outcomes. Porter was subsequently banned from the NBA for life.
The NBA’s efforts to limit prop bets on two-way players are part of a broader strategy to protect the integrity of the game. Silver noted that while some manipulation might seem minor, it can still significantly affect the betting landscape. By limiting these types of wagers, the league hopes to prevent further incidents and maintain fair play.
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