New York Senate passes mobile sports betting bill
Senator Joseph Addabbo’s S17D bill must now be passed by House of Representatives before legislative session ends tomorrow
A bill that would legalise mobile sports betting in New York was passed by the state Senate yesterday, although the bill faces an uphill struggle to receive full approval before the end of the legislative session.
Senator Joseph Addabbo’s S17D bill was passed by 57 votes in favour to five against, and must now progress through the state House of Representatives before the legislative session ends tomorrow (19 June).
It also needs approval by Governor Andrew Cuomo who has said previously he believes mobile betting cannot be approved without an amendment to the state constitution, which would take several years.
Joseph Addabbo said in a statement: “As the chairman of the Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering, I am delighted that the state Senate has taken this important step towards legalizing sports betting via smart phones and other mobile devices.
“Permitting this type of wagering holds great potential for creating jobs and raising significant revenues for education, while also credibly addressing the issue of compulsive gambling.”
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