Ohio’s sports betting regulator stopped working on banning player-specific live micro bets. Major League Baseball created nationwide limits on pitch-level wagering. The Ohio Casino Control Commission started evaluating prop bet restrictions in August. Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers got indicted for allegedly manipulating pitches in an illegal betting scheme.

MLB Introduces Nationwide Limits on Pitch-Specific Micro Bets

MLB worked with major sportsbook operators to develop the new policy. The policy puts a $200 cap on all wagers tied to individual pitches. Parlays cannot include these bets anymore. FanDuel and DraftKings follow these restrictions. The rules cover specific outcomes. A pitch, being a ball or strike, falls under these restrictions. Pitch velocity wagers face the same limits. These wagers created manipulation risks because they involve isolated moments. The moments have minimal influence on a game’s final score.

Ohio regulators decided not to create a state-level prohibition. Governor Mike DeWine had urged tighter controls after the Guardian’s pitch reports. The Ohio Casino Control Commission drafted a ban on player-specific micro bets. MLB’s nationwide standards addressed the concerns that motivated Ohio’s review. University of Dayton Flyers basketball players received threats from bettors. Athletes from other teams faced similar behaviour. Rapid in-play wagering created this exposure. The governor supported adjustments in House Bill 33. The state’s biennial budget bill addressed emerging marketplace issues. Consumer protections got reinforced through these changes.

States and Leagues Shape Sports Betting Together

MLB’s restrictions represent a material shift in micro-betting approaches. State regulators and law-enforcement investigations raised concerns. The league and sportsbook partners cap pitch-level wagers. They prohibit these wagers in parlays. Narrow and easily influenced events create integrity risks. Uniform standards across operators reduce problems. Bettors cannot seek more permissive platforms. State officials believe MLB’s action removes Ohio’s need for separate rules. The micro bet ban could have faced an uphill battle. Cleveland.com reported lawmakers’ positions. Both parties remain concerned about recent scandals. They show little interest in changing Ohio’s gambling framework through statutory changes.