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- Referred to racing, gaming and wagering
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Relates to video lottery gaming in the counties of Suffolk and Nassau; repealer
In Assembly Committee · Ways And Means · Sponsor J. Gary Pretlow
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Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to video lottery gaming in the counties of Suffolk and Nassau; and to repeal certain provisions of such law relating thereto
Purpose
This bill repeals the provisions of law relating to the use of video lottery gaming in Suffolk and Nassau counties; specifically revoking the authorization for those two counties to establish video lottery gaming at OTB sites, and removing references thereto from the tax law.
Summary of provisions
§ 1. Paragraph 4 of subdivision a of section 1617-a of the tax law is Repealed.
§ 2. Clause (G-1) of subparagraph (ii) of paragraph 1 of subdivision b of section 1612 of tax law is Repealed.
§ 3. Subparagraph (iii) of paragraph 1 of subdivision b of section 1612 of the tax law, as separately amended by chapters 174 and 175 of the laws of 2013 is amended.
§ 4. Paragraph 2 of subdivision b of section 1612 of the tax law, as amended by section 1 of part oo of chapter 59 of the laws of 2014 is amended.
§ 5. Subdivision f-1 of section 1612 of the tax law is Repealed.
§ 6. States that the act shall take effect immediately
Justification
Current trends have seen a downslide in gambling sales. Both state lottery sales and racetrack casinos have seen a decline in revenue. The addition of Video Lottery Gaming at OTB sites in Suffolk and Nassau counties is an unnecessary expansion of gambling, and will have negative fiscal and social effects on these communities, rather than a risk-free source of revenue. The lure of easy money from 2000 Video Lottery Gaming terminals in Suffolk and Nassau counties (1000 each), will permanently alter the character of Long Island communities, and expanded gambling- related social problems that will far outweigh expected revenues.
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Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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