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NBA Instructs Sportsbook Partners To Ban Certain Bets

In response to recent betting scandals, the NBA has directed its sportsbook partners to prohibit or restrict certain types of bets, according to David Purdum and Shams Charania of ESPN. A memo sent to the league’s authorized gaming operators, including…

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 3:41 PM
NBA Instructs Sportsbook Partners To Ban Certain Bets
Key Things to Know
  • The NBA directed sportsbook partners to restrict and ban certain problematic bet types.
  • Operators under the directive include major partners DraftKings and FanDuel.
  • The policy follows scandals involving under prop bets linked to Jontay Porter and Terry Rozier.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The NBA has directed its authorized sportsbook partners, including DraftKings and FanDuel, to prohibit or restrict specific bet types following recent betting scandals. According to reporting from ESPN, the league is using its contractual agreements to curb vulnerable wagering options while attempting to prevent activity from shifting into illegal markets.

The new directives supplement prior restrictions that barred wagering on two-way or 10-day contract players, fouls, turnovers, and missed free throws. The adjustments come after scandals involving under prop bets, which saw former player Jontay Porter receive a lifetime ban and Terry Rozier face unresolved federal allegations.

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