COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Governor Mike DeWine commended Major League Baseball on Monday after Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the league and major gaming companies agreed to new restrictions on specific, rapid-fire wagers known as micro-prop bets.

Effective immediately, all authorized MLB gaming operators will cap wagers on pitch-level markets at $200 and will no longer allow these bets to be included in parlays. This action addresses concerns about betting irregularities, which Governor DeWine had raised in July after two Cleveland Guardians pitchers were placed on paid leave amid a sports betting investigation.

"I commend Commissioner Manfred, Major League Baseball, and its partners for taking this action to address the problem of micro-prop bets," Governor DeWine said. "By limiting t

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