Missouri regulators voted Thursday to reject the NCAA’s request to ban college player prop bets and first-half under total wagers. The Missouri Gaming Commission approved the decision 3-0, citing insufficient time and information to justify a ban.
Missouri sports betting launched on December 1, 2025, becoming the newest state to enter the regulated market.
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College Prop Betting Rules Vary by State
Thirty-nine states currently allow sports betting. Fifteen prohibit all college player prop bets, nine allow them without restrictions, and others apply partial limits. States including New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and Illinois ban wagers involving in-state college teams or athletes.
Within the past two years, Louisiana, Maryland, Ohio, and Vermont have adopted college prop betting bans. Several states are considering similar legislation in 2026, while Washington lawmakers are reviewing a proposal to allow such wagers at tribal casinos.
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Integrity Concerns and Sportsbook Opposition
NCAA President Charlie Baker requested the ban, citing concerns related to athlete harassment, insider information solicitation, and game manipulation. His request followed federal charges against 20 individuals accused of attempting to fix college basketball games.
Seven of Missouri’s eight licensed sports betting apps opposed the proposal, arguing that banning legal prop bets could push wagering to offshore platforms where integrity monitoring is limited.
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