PROTECT Student Athletes Act

HR 1552, the PROTECT Student Athletes Act, bans sports betting companies from accepting wagers on specific actions by student athletes during college games (like points scored or plays made). This directly affects sports betting businesses, both online and in physical locations, which would no longer be allowed to take these "prop bets." The bill prohibits such bets under the Federal Trade Commission Act, treating violations as unfair business practices and enabling the FTC to enforce the ban. It defines "student athlete" as anyone competing in college sports and "intercollegiate event" as games regulated by national athletic associations. The law aims to protect athlete welfare and game integrity by removing betting incentives tied to individual performances.