NBA tells sportsbooks to ban certain bets ahead of 2026-27 season

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How coverage differs The Washington Times lists specific banned wagers, while CBS Sports highlights same-player parlays and manipulation risk.

The NBA has told its sportsbook partners, including FanDuel and DraftKings, to stop offering certain bets before the 2026-27 season. The restricted wagers include ones tied to betting scandals, such as which player records the first stat of a game, the outcome of the opening tip, and unders on players not expected to play much. CBS Sports notes that same-player under parlays are also off the board.

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