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Bill to Ban Prop Bets on College Sports Officially Filed in North Carolina

Richardson Lilliana

Updated as of May 3, 2026 at 4:50 PM EDT, this article is a quick 1-minute read. For more information, check out the Twitter and Google News links provided.

Drake Thomas of the NC State Wolfpack sacks Drake Maye of the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first half of their game at Kenan Memorial Stadium.
Drake Thomas of the NC State Wolfpack sacks Drake Maye of the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first half of their game at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images via AFP.

A bill has been officially introduced in North Carolina to prohibit college player props in the state’s newest legal sports betting market, potentially causing a significant impact on our top sportsbooks.

The bill in North Carolina would make it the most recent state to prohibit college player prop bets, following a push from NCAA president Charles Baker.

Baker’s push to prohibit college player props is based on preventing player harassment, leading Rep. Marcia Morey (D-Durham) to officially introduce House Bill 967 on Wednesday.

If approved, the bill will take effect on July 1 and alter the landscape of sports betting apps in North Carolina.

Bill 967

The bill introduces a new section to the sports betting law that prohibits placing bets on specific actions, statistics, occurrences, or non-occurrences during a sporting event.

If approved, the measure would prohibit betting on specific statistics for college and amateur athletes, as well as Olympians. This decision follows Baker’s statement in March that the top sports betting apps must cease offering player prop bets for college athletes.

One proposed change to the bill is to prohibit betting at locations hosting college sports events within eight hours before or during the competition.

After opposing the legalization of sports betting in North Carolina in 2026, Morey, a former Olympic swimmer, saw the Tar Heel State launch mobile wagering on March 11, 2026.

In late April, she announced that Morey intended to propose a bill that would eliminate bets on college players’ individual performances for individuals utilizing North Carolina sportsbook promotions on betting websites.

She expressed concern for the players who are feeling the pressure of the game, suggesting that they deserve a break. The constant scrutiny and betting on their every move can detract from the enjoyment and thrill of the sport.

Some North Carolina lawmakers have stated that they do not intend to make any alterations to sports betting in the state, despite the proposed bill.

Rep. Jason Saine expressed that even if we were to end it tomorrow, the behavior of fanatical individuals would persist. He emphasized the importance of following societal rules, which prohibit threatening others. Saine believes that there is no need for additional regulations to address this issue.

Bans and potential bans across the country

North Carolina may soon ban college player props, following in the footsteps of Ohio, Maryland, and Vermont sports betting. Louisiana is also planning to prohibit college player props on August 1st.

Other states, including New Jersey, are also contemplating a ban on sports betting apps.

In late March, Baker issued a statement urging states with legalized sports betting to prohibit college player prop bets.

Baker’s statement noted that sports betting problems are increasing nationwide, particularly with prop bets posing a threat to competition integrity and resulting in harassment of student-athletes and professional athletes. The NCAA is taking a stand against sports betting to safeguard student-athletes and maintain the integrity of the sport.

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Richardson Lilliana
Rob is a Publishing Editor at Underscoreg Review. He’s been with the team since early 2026, with this being his first full-time role in the sports betting industry. Before joining UnderscoregReview.com, he contributed to various sports outlets, including FanSided and Pro Football Network. During that period, he spent five years working full-time as a local community journalist, after attending Durham College for journalism and Wilfrid Laurier University for history. He previously hosted an NFL draft and college football-focused podcast where he had the opportunity to interact with future NFL players such as Maxx Crosby and Quinn Meinerz. Rob has spent multiple years working as a freelance podcast producer for numerous sports-related podcasts while making guest appearances on several college football shows. He’s also made guest appearances on SportsTalk Mississippi on several occasions to talk all things NFL draft. Rob values the way sports betting acts as a catalyst for telling stories and growing interest in certain sports, particularly FCS football, WNBA, and mid-major college basketball. He’s always been drawn to the more obscure teams and conferences in major college sports, but most of all, Rob loves using stats to find the best player props to back.