"Before the season, the NBA identified missed free throws, fouls and turnovers as types of wagers susceptible to manipulation and asked its partner sportsbooks not to offer those bets, according to the sources. FanDuel and DraftKings told ESPN that they had agreed to the NBA's request. FanDuel did not offer such wagers in past seasons; DraftKings had offered in-game betting on players making or missing free throws, but those offerings were not available before a game."
"The discussions, which are ongoing, also include what limits are appropriate for wagers that are most vulnerable to manipulation, the sources said. Betting limits on player prop bets are typically lower than on the point spread on a game, for example. "Prop bets on individual player performance can raise heightened integrity concerns and warrant additional scrutiny," an NBA spokesperson told ESPN, adding that the league will continue to work closely with its sportsbook partners and evaluate current offerings on an ongoing basis."
"Prop bets on player statistics, such as the over/under on points or rebounds, are under increased scrutiny after federal authorities alleged that veteran NBA guard Terry Rozier conspired with gamblers in a scheme centered on his props. According to the indictment, Rozier informed a childhood friend of his plans to remove himself early from a March 2023 game, and the friend allegedly sold the information to gamblers for approximately $100,000."
The NBA and its sportsbook partners are reviewing which bets are most vulnerable to manipulation and determining appropriate wagering limits. The league identified missed free throws, fouls and turnovers as susceptible wagers and asked partners not to offer them. FanDuel and DraftKings agreed to the request, with DraftKings limiting in-game free-throw offerings. Discussions include lowering limits on player prop bets, which already carry smaller limits than game point spreads. Player prop bets on statistics are under increased scrutiny after an indictment alleges Terry Rozier conspired with gamblers and that information about him was sold for about $100,000. Sportsbooks reported increased betting interest on Rozier unders ahead of the game.
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