Whenever New Yorkers want to wager on a sporting competition, they have to either break the law by gambling on overseas websites, travel to a state where its legal or head to one of four upstate casinos: Tioga Downs, Del Lago Resort & Casino, Resorts World Catskills and Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady. According to a new survey, New Yorkers want to change that system.More than a third of. New York gambling law does not specifically outlaw online gambling. Thus, players can enjoy real money play at NY online casinos, poker rooms, and sportsbooks without fines or prosecutions. Running an online internet-gambling website is illegal in New York, so don’t become an operator. Otherwise, you’re free to play online. In our opinion, online gambling is not legal in New York. We’re not lawyers, but we are familiar with American gambling law at both the state and federal levels, and we think we can back up our opinion.
Approved independent testing laboratories for commercial and video lottery gaming facilities:
• Gaming Laboratories International, LLC (GLI)
• BMM Testlabs
Video Lottery Terminals and Electronic Table Games: Similar in appearance to classic slot machines or as simulated classic table games, these terminals are linked to a centralized system maintained by the Gaming Commission that tracks the game play and earnings for each game.
• Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs) have the same appearance as slot machines. VLTs must receive winning outcomes transmitted by the central system. |
• Electronic Table Games (ETGs) offer video versions of popular casino games like roulette, craps, and baccarat. ETGs are capable of generating winning outcomes at each table. |
Video lottery gaming operations began in 2004 at Saratoga Gaming & Raceway in Saratoga Springs and have since expanded to eight additional facilities. As of January 1, 2013, there were 17,213 such machines operating in New York State.
Indian Gaming: In 1988 Congress passed the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act permitting federally recognized Indian tribes the ability to conduct gaming activities under certain circumstances. This law allows traditional Indian gaming, bingo, pull tabs, lotto, punch boards, tip jars, and certain card games on tribal land. However, it requires a Tribal/State compact for all other forms of gaming. Three tribes have lawful gaming in New York State:
• The Seneca Nation of Indians operate the Class III Seneca Niagara Casino in Niagara Falls, the Class III Seneca Allegany Casino, the Class III Seneca Buffalo Casino in Buffalo, and Class II bingo on both their Cattaraugus and Allegany Reservation lands |
• The St. Regis Mohawks operate the Class II Mohawk Bingo Palace and the Class III Akwesasne Mohawk Casino, which also houses Class II poker games |
• The Oneida Indian Nation of New York operates the Turning Stone Casino, which houses both Class II bingo and poker, as well as its Class III gaming operations. |
The Gaming Commission maintains a constant twenty-four hour presence within the gaming facilities of the five Class III facilities to maintain the integrity of all activities conducted in regard to Class III gaming, and to insure the fair and honest operation of such gaming activities. Additionally, the State conducts background investigations on all employees of the casino and enterprises who conduct gaming related business with the casino to ensure their suitability. Pursuant to each Compact the State jointly regulates Class III gaming facilities with a Nation or Tribal Gaming Agency, respectively. Class II gaming activities, e.g., bingo, pull tabs, lotto, punch boards, tip jars, and certain card games, are regulated by the Tribe in conjunction with the National Indian Gaming Commission, although tribes, under certain circumstances, may self-regulate these activities.
To voluntarily exclude from New York State gaming facilities, including casinos, horse racing, off-track betting, video lottery gaming and interactive fantasy sports activities in New York State pursuant to Title 9 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York and New York Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law section 1404(1)(d):
Please complete the form:
Request for Voluntary Self-Exclusion from All Gaming Facilities and Entities Licensed, Permitted or Registered by the New York State Gaming Commission.
The notarized form, with photograph as per instructions, should be mailed to:
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NASSAU OTB AT RESORTS WORLD CASINO NEW YORK CITY | |||
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EMPIRE CITY CASINO AT YONKERS RACEWAY | |||
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FINGER LAKES GAMING & RACETRACK | |||
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VERNON DOWNS CASINO & HOTEL | |||
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BATAVIA DOWNS GAMING | |||
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JAKES 58 HOTEL & CASINO | |||
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The New York State Gaming Commission, the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) and the New York Council on Problem Gambling have formed the Responsible Play Partnership to address problem gambling in New York State. The Responsible Play Partnership is addressing a variety of issues surrounding problem gambling, including ensuring that gaming venues comply with all rules and regulations and undertake proper outreach measures, reevaluating self-exclusion policies across the state to ensure consistency, and considering the best ways to advance New York’s long-term commitment to prevent and treat compulsive gambling.
The issue of problem gambling is an important one. If you need help or want information, or know someone else who does, here are some places to start:
Problem Gambling Awareness Month
24-Hour Problem Gambling Helpline
1-877-846-7369 TEXT: HOPENY (467369)
Rules and regulations concerning the Division of Gaming can be found in the Rules section of this website,here
The Upstate New York Gaming and Economic Development Act: Below are the two Chapters that comprise the Upstate New York Gaming and Economic Development Act. Chapter 175 amends Chapter 174. Therefore both must be examined to get the full scope of the law.
• Chapter 174 of the Laws of 2013
• Chapter 175 of the Laws of 2013
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Development of Indian Gaming Law
• Seminole Tribe of Florida v. Buttersworth
• California v. Cabazon Band of Mission Indians
• Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988
• Indian Gambling After Seminole Tribe v. Florida
• New York Compacts and Provisions
• Casino Contact Information
View New York State Gaming Commission Locations (VLTs) in a larger map