Leagues Chase Gambling Cash While Demanding Harassment Controls

Five major U.S. sports leagues (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS) sent a joint letter urging regulators to curb bettor harassment with measures like lifetime betting bans, cross-state exclusion lists, and requiring sportsbooks to monitor and ban abusive accounts, all while continuing to embrace gambling partnerships. The piece argues the move exposes a paradox: leagues profit from betting money yet want to dodge the headaches, and notes the broader risks of gambling addiction and human behavior. The article also points readers to Kalshi as part of the discussion.