The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) will review the NCAA’s ban request to ban prohibit player prop bets.Currently, Indiana prohibits live betting on prop bets that involve individual college athletes.

Instead of making immediate changes to the state’s betting regulations, they decided to table the matter, allowing pregame college player props to remain available through the start of the 2026 college football season.

The integrity of competition lies at the heart of the NCAA’s argument. They contend that betting on individual props introduces risks to integrity since wagers may hinge on the performance of a single athlete rather than an entire team’s success.

Earlier this year, the NCAA intensified its efforts to safeguard college athletes and competitions from challenges linked to sports betting. Notably, in January, NCAA President Charlie Baker revealed that the organization had launched integrity investigations involving about 40 athletes from 20 schools over the past year, with eleven athletes from seven schools found to have bet on their own performances or shared information with known gamblers. Moreover, player props are tied to concerns about harassment directed at individual athletes.

A 2026 NCAA survey reported that one in three Division I men’s basketball players faced direct blame from fans due to betting losses. An additional 26% stated they experienced verbal or physical abuse associated with betting outcomes. This creates a significant issue where, when an athlete’s performance becomes a focal point for a wager, losing bettors can unfairly redirect their frustration toward that individual player.

The NCAA argues that eliminating college player props could lessen this direct link between an athlete’s performance and a bettor’s financial losses.

As the IGC considers the future of player props in Indiana, the discussion revolves around whether lifting these markets would better protect integrity and athletes. Advocates for maintaining player props argue that keeping wagers within licensed sportsbooks allows for better oversight of betting activity, making it easier to identify any suspicious behavior. Conversely, banning college player props might drive bettors to offshore sportsbooks that continue to offer these markets, which lack the same consumer protections and could put players at risk.