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Brian Schatz: “We need stronger federal regulation and oversight of prop bets to protect fans and restore public trust in sports.”

On the recordJune 30, 2026
We need stronger federal regulation and oversight of prop bets to protect fans and restore public trust in sports.
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Brian Schatz
Democratic · Hawaii

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Statement on sports gambling indictment

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