Baseball Betting Gets a New Rule: Why the $200 Cap?

Betting on baseball just got a little different. Some big sportsbooks are now putting a $200 limit on bets that focus on single pitches. This change comes after two Cleveland Guardians pitchers were recently accused of cheating on small bets. The idea is to make it less tempting for players to cheat. If the rewards aren't as big, fewer people might try to rig the games. This move is also about protecting the sportsbooks themselves. They don't want to lose money because of cheating. DraftKings and FanDuel, two of the biggest names in sports betting, have agreed to this new rule. Other sportsbooks might follow, but it's not clear yet.Sportsbooks usually want as many bets as possible. More bets mean more money for them. But if bets are rigged, they lose out. This new rule is a way to keep things fair and safe. The bigger picture here is about keeping the sports betting industry free from too many rules. These companies make billions by taking money from bettors. They want to keep things as open as possible to maximize profits. This change is all about keeping the government from stepping in with more regulations. Once laws start protecting bettors more, the sportsbooks might not make as much money.