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MLB Faces Calls to Ban Betting Promotions

Updated 2026-08-11 00:10 UTC 1 source Negative

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal and representatives are urging Major League Baseball (MLB) to ban promotional deals with betting operators.

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Sen. asks MLB to ban betting promos like Harper's

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and two House representatives want MLB and the MLBPA to prohibit promotional deals with betting operators, such as a personalized greeting featuring Phillies star Bryce Harper that was sent to a VIP gambler by a sportsbook.

2026-08-11 00:58 UTC