Assemblyman Alex Bores introduced A9125 last month. The bill takes aim at how New York’s nine licensed sportsbooks handle successful bettors.
It’s now with the Committee on Racing and Wagering. But don’t expect quick action—the legislature won’t meet again until January 2026. Their last session wrapped up back in June.
Bores wants operators to stop limiting winning players. That includes deposit caps, bet size restrictions, and outright account bans based on success rates.
Why This Matters for Sharp Bettors
Winning bettors face limits constantly. Operators often cap deposits or restrict bet sizes after players show consistent profits. Some accounts get suspended entirely.
The practice isn’t new. Sportsbooks have done this since New York launched mobile betting in early 2022. They call it risk management. Players call it unfair.
Bores’ bill would change that completely. Operators couldn’t limit deposits or wagers just because someone wins too often.
There are exceptions, though. Suspicious activity still triggers restrictions. So does behaviour suggesting problem gambling issues.
What A9125 Would Actually Do
The bill blocks several operator actions. They can’t cap deposit amounts or frequencies anymore. Bet size limits would also become illegal.
Account suspensions based on win rates? Those would stop too.
Here’s the accountability part: operators must explain suspensions within 24 hours. That’s in writing to the player.
The exemptions are pretty clear. Anything flagged as suspicious gets a pass. Same for signs of gambling disorders under state definitions.
New York’s gaming revenue hit $65 million in August, up 4.7% from before. The state’s sports betting market keeps growing despite these ongoing debates.
How This Changes Operator Controls
Operators will lose their main tool for managing risk. Right now they decide who gets limited and when.
The bill shifts power dramatically toward players. Especially ones who win consistently.
Industry pushback seems likely. Sportsbooks argue these controls prevent bonus abuse and arbitrage betting. They’ll probably cite fraud prevention too.
Implementation would be tricky. How do you define “suspicious” activity clearly enough? What counts as problem gambling behaviour?
The timing matters here. With three new casino licenses up for grabs before 2026, New York’s gaming landscape is already changing. Hard Rock and Steve Cohen’s Queens proposal just cleared the Community Advisory Committee on September 30.
Whether A9125 survives committee review remains uncertain. But it shows growing legislative interest in how operators treat winning customers.
