New York Senator Joseph Addabbo is seeking another route to advance online casino legislation after Governor Kathy Hochul excluded it from the state budget. Addabbo told a media report he plans to work with the New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council on a model intended to address concerns about effects on land-based casinos.
Any legislation would determine whether operators can offer online casino gambling in New York.
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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 State Senator Joseph Addabbo introduced Senate Bill S02614 to legalise online casinos and online lottery sales, with Assembly Bill A06027 filed by Carrie Woerner. The proposal would tax iGaming gross revenue at 30.5% and direct at least $25m annually to a fund for employee training, responsible gaming education, health and development. The bills were referred to their respective gaming committees; the proposal also sets upfront licence fees of $2m for specified casino or operator entities and $10m for third-party platform providers.
New York state senator Joseph Addabbo introduced S2614, a bill proposing online casino gaming for existing commercial and tribal casinos and licensed sportsbooks. The proposal sets a 30.5% tax rate and licence fees of $2 million for each igaming licence and $10 million for independent platform providers; it has not been enacted.
New York state senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. said the state is better positioned to discuss legalising online casinos, citing progress in downstate casino licensing and a newly signed ban on sweepstakes casinos. He said discussions could take place as part of the upcoming budget process.
New Jersey state Senator Joe Pennacchio renewed his proposal to allow slot machines at Meadowlands Racetrack after New York’s Gaming Facility Location Board recommended three New York City casino licences. His draft resolution would let Atlantic City casinos operate at the Meadowlands and share in its profits; it would need approval from both chambers and voters.