# NBA Bans High-Risk Gambling Bets

> NBA partners to stop bets vulnerable to manipulation after gambling scandals.
- Title: NBA Bans High-Risk Gambling Bets · CBS Sports | Shortify
- Summary: NBA partners to stop bets vulnerable to manipulation after gambling scandals. NBA banned parlay bets on players' under statistics and opening tip winners to…
- Keywords: nba, sportsbook, parlay bets, jontay porter, draftkings, fanduel, under bets, sports, Bans, High-Risk, Gambling, Bets
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-sportsbook-partners-ban-certain-bets
- Published: 2026-10-16T18:16:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nba, sportsbook, parlay bets, jontay porter, draftkings, fanduel, under bets, sports
## NBA bans high-risk bets
The NBA will no longer allow certain types of bets that could be manipulated by conspirators.
## Specific bets banned
Bettors cannot include the under on the same player's statistics in parlays or other problematic markets.
## Examples of banned bets
The league banned bets on opening tip winners, players missing specific shots, and under bets for players playing fewer than 12 minutes.
## Jontay Porter scandal
Jontay Porter received a lifetime ban in 2024 after disclosing inside information and wagering on games.
## Porter's manipulation method
Porter removed himself from games early to ensure his under bets hit, then shared information with bettors.
## Key takeaway

NBA banned parlay bets on players' under statistics and opening tip winners to prevent manipulation after Jontay Porter's 2024 scandal.