New York Lawmakers Debate Mandatory Win/Loss Summaries for Sports Bettors

Lawmakers in New York are considering a proposal to send sports betting users a mandatory monthly summary of their wins and losses, after a bill was introduced by Assemblywoman Rebecca Kassay last week.

Assembly Bill A10329 would require New York sports betting operators to send statements to users without a request. Notifications would be sent within 15 days of the end of each month. Although the bill states that a notification would be sent, it is unclear whether it would also include a pop-up in the app, as users can opt out of push notifications. 

According to a study from the University of California, San Diego Rady School of Management, only around 4% of online bettors ultimately turn a profit. Supporters of the bill say the statements could help counter bettors' misconceptions about their own betting and thereby reduce harmful gambling behavior.

Under the proposal, statements would be sent via push notifications summarizing total amounts deposited, wagered, won, or lost, along with the net change. They would also include the number of wagers placed, time logged into the platform, and promotional credits used. Residents regularly take advantage of awesome New York sportsbook promos.

According to Senior Psychology Lecturer and Gambling Harms Researcher at Nottingham Trent University, Dr. Zaheer Hussain, regular performance feedback can help bettors better monitor their behavior. But not all experts are convinced the approach will be effective. 

Jonathan Cohen, who leads gambling policy at the American Institute for Boys and Men and wrote the 2025 book ‘Losing Big: America’s Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling,’ warned the statements could lead some bettors to intensify efforts to chase losses rather than curb them.

New York bettors wagered $26.3 billion on sports in 2025, which is a 15.8% increase from the previous year. The state has introduced multiple bills addressing online gambling addiction in recent sessions, and while Kassay’s legislation would apply to state-licensed sports betting platforms, it would not apply to prediction market apps.

Regulators consider ban on player prop bets 

Meanwhile, New York’s gambling regulators are weighing up new restrictions on player proposition bets, citing mounting integrity concerns after recent federal investigations.

The New York State Gaming Commission has notified all US pro leagues that it is reviewing individual player prop bets and single-game, multi-leg parlays. In a letter to the leagues, the commission said that if its review justifies banning these bets, it will go forward with a ban.  

There have been several high-profile cases in recent months, including Brooklyn federal prosecutors indicting NBA players Terry Rozier and former player Damon Jones for alleged wire fraud and insider trading, and the life ban given to NBA player Jontay Porter in 2024 for manipulating his performance for bettors.

Assembly Member Carrie Woerner, who chairs the New York Assembly’s Committee on Racing and Wagering, has also introduced a bill that would limit permissible sports wagers to outcomes, scores, or winners, effectively banning player prop bets and in-play wagering. She said the bill would position New York as a national leader in integrity-focused oversight.