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Senator Schatz Proposes Federal Limits on Sports Betting

12/23/2025

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U.S. Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaii plans to introduce legislation in 2026 to limit sports betting.
He cites recent scandals in sports leagues and argues federal protections are needed to maintain integrity.
Schatz aims to address concerns over prop betting, noting Kalshi and Polymarket are not addressed.
Major League Baseball (MLB) and U.S. sportsbooks have limited pitch-level prop bets to $200.
The NBA is considering restrictions on prop bets.

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U.S. Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaii plans to introduce legislation in 2026 to limit sports betting.
He cites recent scandals in sports leagues and argues federal protections are needed to maintain integrity.
Schatz aims to address concerns over prop betting, noting Kalshi and Polymarket are not addressed.
Major League Baseball (MLB) and U.S. sportsbooks have limited pitch-level prop bets to $200.
The NBA is considering restrictions on prop bets.