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New YorkS 59352025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Prohibits online sweepstakes games and revenue from illegal markets

Sponsored By: Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. (Democratic)

Became Law

RACING, GAMING AND WAGERINGWAYS AND MEANS

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.

Heavy fines and license loss for violators

Breaking the sweepstakes ban brings heavy penalties. Each violation carries a fine between $10,000 and $100,000. The state can revoke a gaming license or bar someone from getting one. Total fines add up across multiple violations.

Stronger state tools to stop illegal sweepstakes

The State Gaming Commission, State Police, and the Attorney General enforce this law. They can investigate, hold hearings, issue cease-and-desist letters, and subpoena records. These tools help stop illegal sweepstakes activity.

New York bans online sweepstakes and support

The law bans online sweepstakes in New York. Operators, investors, and board members cannot run or promote these games. Banks, payment firms, geolocation, platforms, content suppliers, and media affiliates cannot support them. The ban applies when the activity or support happens inside New York. Violations face enforcement and penalties.

Fines fund problem gambling help

All fines from these violations go into New York’s commercial gaming revenue fund. The money supports problem gambling education and treatment. The law does not set a dollar amount; it depends on fines collected.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 64 • No: 2

Senate vote • 6/11/2025

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 57 • No: 2

committee vote • 3/18/2025

Racing, Gaming And Wagering Committee Vote

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. SIGNED CHAP.605

    12/5/2025Senate

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    12/1/2025Senate

  3. RETURNED TO SENATE

    6/17/2025House

  4. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    6/17/2025House

  5. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.734

    6/13/2025House

  6. SUBSTITUTED FOR A6745A

    6/13/2025House

  7. REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

    6/11/2025House

  8. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    6/11/2025Senate

  9. PASSED SENATE

    6/11/2025Senate

  10. AMENDED ON THIRD READING 5935A

    4/30/2025Senate

  11. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

    3/20/2025Senate

  12. 2ND REPORT CAL.

    3/19/2025Senate

  13. 1ST REPORT CAL.567

    3/18/2025Senate

  14. REFERRED TO RACING, GAMING AND WAGERING

    3/4/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Amendment A

    4/30/2025

    PDF

  • Original

    3/4/2025

    PDF

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