Summary

Stops sportsbooks from taking proposition bets that target individual college athletes. These are bets on a single player’s actions or stats in a college game (for example, how many points one player will score). Treats violations as an unfair or deceptive practice enforced by the Federal Trade Commission, using its existing powers and penalties. Includes congressional findings that sports betting crosses state lines, affects the national economy, can involve bets on student athletes, and that protecting student‑athlete welfare is a national concern under the Commerce Clause.

Key Points

• Prohibits sportsbooks from taking proposition bets on individual college athletes’ performance.
• Applies to any person or company in the business of betting, including online and mobile sportsbooks.
• FTC enforces violations as unfair or deceptive practices, using existing powers and penalties.
• Defines key terms so the ban clearly targets player‑specific college prop bets.
• Team outcome bets and team‑level proposition bets are not covered by the ban.
• Findings assert federal authority based on interstate commerce and national economic impact.
• Aims to reduce harassment, undue pressure, and integrity risks tied to individual player props.
• Creates a uniform national rule regardless of state betting laws.

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