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Establishes the legislative task force on responsible gaming
In Senate Committee · Rules · Sponsor Steven Cymbrowitz
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BILL NUMBER:S7796
Title of bill
An act in relation to establishing the legislative task force on responsible gaming
Purpose
To promote responsible gaming and mitigate risks and consequences associated with problem gambling
Summary of specific provisions
This legislation will establish the New York State Legislative Task Force on responsible gaming which will provide recommendations to the New York State Gaming commission and each Division on issues related to the prevention and treatment of problem gambling
Justification
The recently enacted 2012-2013 New York State budget amended the state Constitution to allow for non-tribal casino gaming in New York and also included provisions to merge the Division of Lottery and the Racing and wagering Board creating the New York State Gaming Commission.
The Commission will be comprised of an Executive Director and seven members that must have no less than five years administrative experience in public or business administration and one or more qualifications in the following areas: (1) significant service as a certified public accountant; (2) knowledge of corporate finance and securities; (3) professional experience in gaming regulation administration or management; and (4) experience in fields of criminal investigation, law, or law enforcement.
While New York State appears to have the necessary structure in place to ensure casino gaming will be properly regulated, be profitable financially, and maintain integrity and fairness with all gaming activity, there remains no internal controls to make certain that gaming policies which promote responsible gaming practices exist. This bill will establish a legislative task force on responsible gaming. This task force will provide the knowledge and expertise to assist the New York State Gaming Commission and its divisions to develop policies and procedures that foster responsible gaming practices by gaming facilities and mitigate the risks or consequences associated with problem gambling.
Prior legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
Undetermined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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