The Illinois Gaming Control Board has temporarily suspended some NFL prop wagers after the league wrote to the regulator requesting changes, per a new report. More specifically, the letter lists ten betting markets the league has petitioned the Board to officially prohibit. In an October 24th order, IGB Administrator Marcu Fruchter temporarily suspended the impacted markets until the regulators can potentially meet and discuss formally prohibiting from the betting catalog, the article notes. “Inherently objectionable bets represent markets or bets that are inherently derogatory, designed to be inflammatory or otherwise based on subject matter against public policy (e.g., player injuries, fan safety, misconduct). These markets are not directly related to gameplay or can have a negative impact on the consumer and player involved,” NFL Vice President of Public Policy and Government Affairs Jonathan Nabavi said.
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Per the same report, the list of markets included in the NFL letter is as follows: player injuries, fan safety, player misconduct, penalties, and replay results. It goes on to exclude other categories like officiating assignments, the first play of the game, roster or personnel decisions, player missing a field goal or extra point try, first pass to be incomplete, and any other wager that is predetermined or 100% determinable by one person in one play. It should also be noted that some of these markets, such as injuries, have never been regulated at U.S. sportsbooks. Others were taken off the board ahead of that weekend’s slate of NFL games. For example, whether or not a kickoff would result in a touchback is no longer available as a bet in the state.
In his letter, the article shares, Nabavi noted that more than 10 states proactively eliminated these betting categories in their regulations, including Massachusetts, Michigan, and Ohio. Nabavi said the prohibition of these “harmful and objectionable” markets helps with game integrity. “Prohibiting these wagers altogether would complement NFL policies that require game participants, and other NFL personnel, to use their best efforts on the playing field and to protect NFL ‘inside information,’” he added. The news of this letter comes just days after the NBA confirmed it worked with major operators to eliminate prop betting markets on two-day and ten-day contract players.
In other state news, Galesburg, Illinois stands at a crossroads as video gaming terminals (VGTs) have been a boon for local businesses but the sheer number of them has begun to alarm locals one article points out. Its city council must choose whether to cap the number of devices, declare a temporary moratorium on new installations, or let them continue to spread unchecked. It’s a debate reminiscent of the conversation around online gambling, where you will often hear words like “everywhere” and “inescapable.” In many places, gambling is more convenient than ever, but some worry access has become too easy. Moreover, 33 Galesburg establishments, such as bars and restaurants, offer 190 gaming terminals. The city council has taken note of the clustering of video gaming establishments, prompting concerns about regulation. Hence, by implementing a moratorium, the city can take a breather and assess its approach to regulating these businesses.
Per the same article, the stalemate on legalizing online casinos in Illinois is not surprising, given the dominance of VGTs. With operators reaping the benefits of a monopoly, they are unlikely to welcome iGaming with open arms. Although, states like Pennsylvania have already beat this hurdle according to the author. Rather than blanket coverage, Keystone VGTs are located at specific businesses, such as truck stops, targeting a distinct audience: travelers and transient visitors. This placement has created a “harmonious coexistence with online casinos.”
Also noted in the article, Galesburg’s City Manager Eric Hanson, and City Clerk Kelli Bennewitz are pushing for a temporary freeze on new video gaming licenses. They want to amend the municipal code to stop city staff from accepting new applications, but existing licenses would still be valid and renewable. The general belief is that this huge number of terminals amounts to a high rate of gambling. Now, city officials face a difficult decision as opinions on the matter are divided. While some, like local officials, argue that a new license would lead to a revenue loss for the state, others counter this claim.
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