The bill ensures all forms of wagering, including online, will carry responsible gambling messaging.
In a move aimed at addressing the growing concerns over gambling addiction, New York’s governor, Kathy Hochul, signed into law new legislation that mandates stronger warnings in gambling and sports betting advertisements. The legislation, S1550/A1118, requires all gambling-related advertisements, including those for mobile sports wagering, to include clear warnings about the potentially harmful and addictive effects of gambling.
This move expands on previous regulations. New York previously required only the display of a problem gambling hotline number and didn’t cover online gambling.
The legislation also mandates that the New York State Gaming Commission collaborate with the Commissioner of Addiction Services and Supports to ensure that all gaming-related advertisements prominently display a hotline for problem-gambling assistance.
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