Senator Addabbo says New York ready for “serious discussions” on igaming legalisation
Joseph Addabbo Jr. highlighted in a statement that recent regulatory measures have cleared the way for conversations on online casinos.
US.- New York senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. said that the state is ready for “serious discussions” about igaming. The chair of the Senate’s Racing, Gaming, and Wagering Committee said in a statement that with downstate casino licensing progressing to the final stage and his proposed ban on sweepstakes signed this month, the state is better positioned to discuss the potential legalisation of online casinos.
He said: “Signing my bill into law is not the end of the conversation, but rather a necessary step toward responsible modernization of New York’s online gaming landscape.”
“By shutting down unsafe, unregulated sweepstakes casinos, New York is reaffirming that if online gaming is going to exist in this state, it must be legal, well-regulated, and built with strong consumer protections. With downstate casino licensing progressing and the illegal sweepstakes loophole now closed, the state is better positioned to hold serious discussions about regulating and potentially legalizing iGaming in the near future, possibly as part of the upcoming budget process.”
He added that the ban on sweepstakes “protects New Yorkers today, and it may also serve as a precursor to the thoughtful, comprehensive regulation of online gaming tomorrow.”
