New York Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal introduced bill A.9343 to prohibit casinos and mobile sports betting platforms from accepting wagers after a game starts. Rosenthal argued the restriction would address consumer-protection and integrity concerns; the proposal could be considered when lawmakers return in January.
If enacted, the proposal would remove in-play wagering from operators’ New York offerings.
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bet365 has launched a free-to-play fantasy sports mobile game for users aged 18 and over in the US and Canada, excluding Washington, through its partnership with LOW6. The operator said the game will run competitions throughout the year, with additional mini-games during the off-season, after launching ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
New York State Senator Nathalia Fernandez introduced Senate Bills 10400 and 10401 on 15 May, proposing restrictions on gambling, nicotine and alcohol billboard advertising. SB 10400 would impose an immediate ban, while SB 10401 would allow existing adverts to remain until their contracts expire; both are before the Senate Committee on Consumer Protection.
New York state senator Jeremy Zellner introduced a bill to create a task force examining betting on individual athletes’ performances. The proposed group would assess the market, revenues, competition-integrity risks and effects on licensed operators, with a report due by 31 December.
New York Assemblymember Anna Kassay has proposed requiring licensed mobile sportsbooks to send registered users monthly account summaries. The draft would cover deposits, wagers, winnings and losses, account balance changes, login time and promotional credits, with delivery due within two weeks of each month-end. The New York State Gaming Commission would set presentation standards if the bill advances.
New York lawmakers are considering two proposals to restrict gambling advertisements on billboards, reportedly covering casinos, sportsbooks, lotteries, fantasy sports and sweepstakes. One proposal would impose a direct ban, while the other would let existing campaigns run until their contracts expire and require public-service gambling-risk messages if replacement commercial advertising is not found. The New York State Gaming Commission, Department of Health and State Liquor Authority would share implementation and enforcement responsibilities under the direct-ban proposal.