Latest New York sports betting bill would ban live bets

Monday, December 29, 2025 8:00 PM
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  • Matthew Waters, Legal Sports Report

One New York legislator is making a push that would substantially change the Empire State‘s sports betting market.

Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal wants to end all live betting at New York sportsbooks through A 9343. The bill is likely a reaction to recent sports betting scandals across multiple sports, but would also mean a significant hit to tax dollars.

In-play betting is a rapidly growing category for US sportsbooks, especially as operators offer the option to watch a game and bet at the same time. For example, 74% of total handle through Genius Sports‘ BetVision product was from in-play betting during the early part of the NFL season, the company said.