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Senator Addabbo's Bill Targets Unregulated Online Gambling

3/6/2025

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Summary

Addabbo Fights Gambling

New York Senator Joseph Addabbo is taking a stand against unregulated gambling with his new Senate Bill S5935, aiming to ban online sweepstakes casinos. This legislation targets dual-currency games and could impose hefty fines ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 for violators. However, the Social and Promotional Games Association warns that this move could jeopardize small businesses and jobs across the state.

Summary

Woerner Revamps Betting

New York Assemblywoman Carrier Woerner is shaking up the sports betting scene with her proposed bill A6013, which seeks to introduce seven new licenses and a tiered tax system. While this move aims to boost competition and draw in more operators, some lawmakers warn that tinkering with a successful market could jeopardize smaller businesses struggling with rising costs.

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Historical Context

New York's recent legislative efforts to regulate gambling reflect a long-standing struggle over gambling policies in the state. In the 1970s, New York legalized certain forms of gambling to boost revenue, but concerns about unregulated practices have persisted. Current proposals aim to balance state revenue needs with protecting small businesses, echoing past debates on the impacts of gambling on local economies and communities.

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Addabbo Fights Gambling

New York Senator Joseph Addabbo is taking a stand against unregulated gambling with his new Senate Bill S5935, aiming to ban online sweepstakes casinos. This legislation targets dual-currency games and could impose hefty fines ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 for violators. However, the Social and Promotional Games Association warns that this move could jeopardize small businesses and jobs across the state.

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