Some wagers, certain parlays no longer can be offered to bettors, NBA tells sportsbooks

The NBA has announced a ban on certain types of wagers for the upcoming season, prohibiting sportsbooks from offering bets on which players will record the first statistical accomplishment of a game, the outcome of the opening tip, and parlays involving players anticipated to play only briefly. Additionally, all players, coaches, and training staff will be required to attend live, in-person training sessions on the league's sports betting rules.

The NBA also revealed that a new AI-based data monitoring platform has been implemented to detect and investigate unusual betting activity by analyzing injury reports, social media, and wagering patterns. This move follows betting scandals that led to the arrests of former NBA personnel, further emphasizing the league's commitment to maintaining fair play and protecting its players and staff from harassment by sports bettors.