is the latest state to take steps to protect its college athletes from potential harassment.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming directed state sportsbook operators to stop taking bets on individuals college player props as of Friday, March 1. The intent, a Maryland Lottery and Gaming spokesperson said, is to protect college athletes against potential harassment.
The intent is to focus college sports wagers on teams, rather than on the individual athletes, the spokesperson said.
Individual College Awards Markets Still Available
The latest prohibition does not include individual college awards, such as the Heisman Trophy. These types of sports bets are still available for Maryland sportsbook operators to offer.
Any college player prop placed in Maryland on or…