Indiana may ban betting on college player props at state-regulated sportsbooks someday, but it won’t be until after the start of the coming football season.
The Indiana Gaming Commission delayed a decision on banning college player prop bets until September so it can conduct more research.
The NCAA urged Indiana to ban the bets, citing concerns about student-athlete harassment and match-fixing, including a recent betting scandal involving a former Indiana football player.
Sports betting industry representatives argued a ban would push wagering to unregulated markets rather than stop harassment or integrity issues.
Members of the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC), wanting more time to ponder and research the subject, decided Thursday to postpone a decision on a possible college player prop betting ban until their Sept. 24 meeting.
