Certain North Carolina legislators oppose proposition bets on college athletes.

In a controversial move, State Rep. Marcia Morey is leading the charge to ban proposition bets on college athletes in North Carolina, just over two months since legal sports betting launched in the state. Morey, a former Olympic athlete, expressed concerns about the pressure these types of bets put on individual players.

While some fans are disappointed at the potential ban, citing a stronger connection to players they bet on, others, including Republican lawmakers like Jason Saine, argue that banning prop bets is an attack on the newly established sports betting law in the state.

The proposed legislation, if passed, would only impact bets on college athletes, not professional ones. This move comes as other states like Louisiana have already voted to prohibit prop bets, and states like New Jersey and Wyoming are considering similar changes.

The debate over prop bets has intensified in recent months, with NCAA President Charlie Baker speaking out against the wagers during the NCAA Tournament in March. Baker urged all states where prop bets are legal to eliminate them, adding to the pressure on lawmakers in North Carolina to take action.

As the discussion continues, it remains to be seen whether North Carolina will follow in the footsteps of other states and ban proposition bets on college athletes, or if the practice will remain legal in the state.