How do you think that might change at all, under Gov.
The legislation that was originally proposed or the legislation that the governor forced on us?īoth. Could you walk me through that legislation and what its approval now means? You’ve been a big force behind mobile sports betting. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Gary Pretlow, chair of the Committee on Racing and Wagering, called for the state to grant licenses to every company that applied for an online sports betting license, but that didn’t happen as a few companies were left out.Ĭity & State spoke with the Assembly member about his 2022 legislative goals on sports betting and what three new downstate casinos could mean for the region. Online betting is expected to start running before the Super Bowl on Feb. In November, the state Gaming Commission approved the licenses for nine online sports betting operators, and a final tax rate of 51% on their profits. So you won’t need to bike over the George Washington Bridge to New Jersey to place your bets. New York bettors will soon be able to make online sports bets without having to leave the state.
