Bill > A06944

This bill requires mobile gaming platforms licensed under the New York racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law to display comprehensive addiction warnings at specific intervals: when a user first creates an account, after 48 hours of account inactivity, and every two hours of cumulative platform use. The warning must cover the entire screen and include six critical messages about gambling addiction risks, including statements about low profitability, potential for addiction, family and personal destruction, high suicide rates, signs of addiction, and a voluntary exclusion option. Additionally, users must actively acknowledge the full warning before accessing the platform, and gaming entities are prohibited from modifying the warning text. The bill imposes significant financial penalties for non-compliance, with a civil penalty of $10,000 per day for initial violations and up to $25,000 per day for persistent violations. The law will go into effect 180 days after becoming law, giving mobile gaming platforms time to implement the required warning system.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6944