Bill > A06814

This bill proposes to raise the legal gambling age in New York from 18 to 21 years old, affecting both traditional racing and pari-mutuel wagering and video lottery gaming. Specifically, the legislation amends two existing laws: the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law and the tax law. Under the proposed changes, no corporation, association, or licensed entity would be permitted to allow anyone under 21 years of age to bet on gaming activities or participate in video lottery gaming. The bill represents a significant shift in gambling regulations, aligning the gambling age with the legal drinking age and other age-restricted activities. The changes would apply to various gambling venues, including racetracks and other licensed gaming establishments. The new law would take effect 30 days after it is signed, giving businesses time to adjust their age verification and compliance procedures. This modification aims to further protect younger individuals from potential gambling-related risks and addictive behaviors by increasing the minimum age for gambling participation.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6814