A legislative proposal in New York could significantly reshape the state’s sports betting market by prohibiting wagers placed after games begin. Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal, a Democrat representing parts of Manhattan, has introduced a bill that would prevent casinos and mobile sportsbooks from offering any form of live betting.
Bill A9343 was introduced on Dec. 10 and referred to the Committee on Racing and Wagering. The measure would amend state law by removing “in-play bets” from the definition of legal sports wagering. If approved, the change would take effect immediately and apply across all sportsbooks operating in New York.
Broader Reach Than Neighboring Proposals
The New York proposal goes further than legislation introduced in New Jersey, where lawmakers have targeted microbets rather than live betting in full. Microbets typically involve wagers on single moments within a game, such as the result of the next pitch. Rosenthal’s bill would also ban those bets, along with any wager placed once an event has started.
Live betting has grown into a major source of sportsbook activity in the United States. Operators increasingly pair live streams with betting options, encouraging wagering during games. According to industry figures, 74% of total handle processed through Genius Sports’ BetVision product came from in-play betting early in the NFL season.
Rosenthal’s office did not respond to a request for comment.
Live betting also has vocal support among bettors. One social media user wrote: “The ability to live bet games has gotten me out of so much nonsense. Without live betting, Cal ML would have been the grinch that stole Christmas. With live betting, I’m getting plus money on both sides so I’m leaving with something.”
New Jersey’s Narrower Focus
In New Jersey, Assemblyman Dan Hutchison introduced a bill during the summer aimed specifically at microbets. A companion Senate bill sponsored by Paul D. Moriarty and Patrick J. Diegnan Jr. outlines concerns about the speed and volume of wagering.
“The pace at which sporting events are played, and therefore the pace at which micro bets can be placed, limits the ability of bettors to research and consider their wagers before placing them and enables bettors to place a higher volume of wagers in a shorter amount of time, contributing to excessive and irresponsible gambling,” the Senate bill states.
The measure also cites integrity risks, noting that microbets “are easier to fix than many more traditional forms of wagering” and may appeal to athletes facing gambling problems.
Both New Jersey bills have support from the National Council on Problem Gambling, which reported a 277% increase in helpline calls since sports betting legalization. The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey also backs the effort. “By eliminating microbetting, this legislation would take an essential step toward protecting citizens from the harmful effects of reckless gambling practices,” said executive director Luis Del Orbe.
Wider Integrity Concerns
New Jersey’s proposals would impose fines of $500 to $1,000 per violation. No US state currently bans live betting or microbetting, although France has outlawed microbets. Integrity issues have driven action elsewhere, including Ohio and the NBA, which have both adjusted betting-related rules following recent scandals.
Source:
“New York Legislator Seeks To Ban Live Betting“, yahoo.com, December 29 2025
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