Bill > A04280

This bill enacts the "Choice in Responsible Gaming Act," which requires mobile sports wagering operators to implement default betting limits on their platforms as a way to promote responsible gambling. Specifically, the bill directs the gaming commission to establish a maximum monetary amount that an authorized sports bettor can wager over a defined period of time. When sports bettors register for a mobile sports wagering platform, they will be automatically opted into these default betting limits. Both new and existing users will receive notification about these limits and will have the option to opt-out if they choose. The bill amends existing racing and pari-mutuel wagering laws to include these new provisions and establishes penalties for operators who knowingly violate the new rules. The act will take effect 180 days after becoming law, giving mobile sports wagering operators time to implement the new requirements. The goal of the bill is to help prevent excessive gambling by providing a built-in mechanism for users to control their betting activity, while still maintaining individual choice through the opt-out option.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4280