The proposed new rule would need approval from the OCCC and the Ohio legislature before going into effect. Schuler said DeWine's request was focused on the in-game, player-specific microbets, not all player prop bets. The American Gaming Association, a Washington D.C.-based trade group that represents the casino industry, pushed back against any ban on betting types, saying in a statement that, "Prohibition doesn't stop betting-it stops oversight. Illegal operators won't honor bans, won't partner with leagues, and won't protect players or fans. The source pointed to the restrictions placed on prop bets involving NBA players on two-way contracts that came about after the Jontay Porter betting scandal.