diff --git a/src/k_kart.c b/src/k_kart.c
index 0371c1134..613468100 100644
--- a/src/k_kart.c
+++ b/src/k_kart.c
@@ -446,6 +446,9 @@ boolean K_IsPlayerScamming(player_t *player)
 	if (!M_NotFreePlay())
 		return false;
 
+	if (gametyperules & GTR_SPHERES)
+		return false;
+
 	// "Why 8?" Consistency
 	// "Why 2000?" Vibes
 	return (K_GetItemRouletteDistance(player, 8) < SCAMDIST);