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Hochul's Gambling Expansion Sparks Criticism Over Addiction Plan

1/15/2026

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul proposes expanding gambling addiction programs as the state opens three new casinos and profits from legal betting.
Critics, including Gerard Kassar, chairman of the Conservative Party, call the plan hypocritical and liken it to opening an alcoholics anonymous center next to a bar.
Hochul's plan would limit artificial intelligence use in betting promotions and require insurance coverage for addiction treatment to safeguard New Yorkers.

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul proposes expanding gambling addiction programs as the state opens three new casinos and profits from legal betting.
Critics, including Gerard Kassar, chairman of the Conservative Party, call the plan hypocritical and liken it to opening an alcoholics anonymous center next to a bar.
Hochul's plan would limit artificial intelligence use in betting promotions and require insurance coverage for addiction treatment to safeguard New Yorkers.