Bill > A06933

This bill amends New York's racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law to establish legal accountability for gambling entities that knowingly encourage gambling addiction. The bill creates a detailed framework for determining when an entity has "knowingly encouraged a gambling addiction" by considering multiple factors such as the person's reported income, total amount wagered, communication patterns, self-exclusion history, and internal flagging of potential addiction. If the racing commission determines a violation has occurred, the entity can be subject to significant civil penalties, including fines up to two or three times the amounts wagered, depending on the severity of the violation. Additionally, the bill provides a private right of action for individuals, allowing them to sue in supreme court and potentially recover the full amount wagered, damages resulting from the addiction, and legal fees. The bill explicitly protects consumers by voiding any contractual provisions that would limit their rights under this new law, and it requires entities to take proactive steps to identify and prevent gambling addiction. The law will go into effect 90 days after it is signed, aiming to create stronger protections for individuals struggling with compulsive gambling behaviors.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6933