NBA Bars Several Types of Sportsbook Wagers This Season
The NBA has informed sportsbooks that certain wagers, such as bets on the first player to record a stat, the outcome of the opening tip, and 'under' bets for players with minimal expected minutes, will no longer be permitted this…
Raleigh Durham, NC, October 16, 2026 —
The NBA has informed sportsbooks that several types of wagers will not be permitted this season, including bets on which player records a statistic first, the outcome of the opening tip and under bets involving players expected to receive minimal minutes.
The notice covers bets tied to early game events as well as individual player performance. The summary provided does not specify which statistics are covered by the first-player-to-record-a-stat restriction, or how the league defines players with minimal expected minutes.
The NBA’s communication to sportsbooks is described as applying to this season. The information provided does not give a precise start or end date, identify the sportsbooks that received the notice, or explain how the restrictions will be enforced. It also does not state the league’s reason for prohibiting these wager types.
No details were provided about whether the restrictions apply to every sportsbook or jurisdiction, or whether other types of bets are affected. The notice, as summarized, names three categories but does not describe any penalties or consequences for sportsbooks that offer them. The NBA’s specific wording was not provided, and no league representative or sportsbook was quoted.
The change concerns the availability of the listed wagers; the information provided does not indicate a broader change to sports betting or to other betting markets. Further details about the policy’s scope, timing and rationale were not included in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by TIM REYNOLDS, Associated Press on www.cbs17.com, see more information here.
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