Latest New York Sports Betting Bill Would Ban Live Bets

Summary

Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal has introduced A9343, a bill that would prohibit all live (in-play) sports betting in New York. The proposal appears to be a response to recent integrity concerns across major sports, but it would also hit sportsbooks’ rapidly growing in-play revenue and reduce tax receipts for the state.

The article notes how in-play betting has become a dominant product — citing Genius Sports’ BetVision data that showed 74% of handle early in the NFL season came from in-play wagers — and explains that banning it would be a major market change.

The piece also summarises two other New York bills to watch: A9125 (would stop sportsbooks from limiting or banning winning players) and A7962 (would cap funding frequency and restrict the timing of betting ads). It places Rosenthal’s bill in the context of recent MLB and NBA betting scandals and broader industry integrity moves.

Key Points

Bill A9343 would ban live/in-play betting at New York sportsbooks if passed.
In-play betting is a large and growing revenue stream; industry data shows it can account for the majority of handle in certain products/seasons.
The proposed ban is likely a reaction to recent MLB and NBA betting scandals aimed at preserving sporting integrity.
Loss of in-play betting would reduce state tax revenue and significantly alter operators’ product offerings and economics.
Other bills (A9125 and A7962) could further change the market by limiting operator account restrictions and imposing deposit/advertising controls.

Why should I read this?

Quick and to the point: if you care about sports betting — whether you work for a sportsbook, regulate the market, or just place bets — this could change everything. Banning live bets would reshape products, revenue and state taxes. Read it because this isn’t a small tweak; it’s a potential structural shift that’ll affect players and operators alike.