New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A09584

Introduced
1/21/26  
Refer
1/21/26  
Report Pass
3/11/26  
Refer
3/11/26  
Report Pass
3/17/26  
Engrossed
3/25/26  

Caption

Enhances know your customer requirements and responsible gaming procedures; relates to the opening and closing of an authorized sports bettor's account; prohibits an authorized sports bettor from allowing another person to access such bettor's account; allows a bettor who does so to be designated a prohibited bettor; provides for the disposition of revenues from violation fines.

Impact

The proposed changes will significantly impact the existing framework governing mobile sports wagering in New York. Licensees will be mandated to implement rigorous identity verification processes, conduct ongoing risk assessments for bettors, and develop responsible gaming measures. This will help create a more secure betting environment, potentially reducing incidents of fraud, account sharing, and other illegal activities associated with gambling. Moreover, the financial consequences stemming from violations of responsible gaming procedures will direct funds towards education and treatment for problem gambling, enhancing the overall social responsibility of the wagering framework.

Summary

Bill A09584 aims to amend New York's Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law by introducing enhanced 'know your customer' (KYC) requirements and responsible gaming procedures for mobile sports wagering licensees. This bill seeks to establish stricter regulations around the identification and monitoring of sports bettors, particularly those assessed to be at risk of gambling-related harm. By defining terms like 'at-risk sports bettor' and 'elevated-risk sports bettor', the bill provides a framework for recognizing and addressing individuals who may require additional support to engage safely in mobile sports betting activities.

Contention

Notably, the enforcement of these enhanced regulations may lead to some contention among stakeholders in the gambling industry. While proponents argue that such measures are vital for protecting vulnerable bettors and promoting responsible gambling, critics may view these regulations as burdensome and potentially stifling to the growth of mobile sports wagering. The clear distinction and categorization of bettors based on their risk levels might also raise ethical concerns regarding privacy and discrimination against individuals labeled as at-risk.

Companion Bills

NY S10069

Same As Enhances know your customer requirements and responsible gaming procedures; relates to the opening and closing of an authorized sports bettor's account; prohibits an authorized sports bettor from allowing another person to access such bettor's account; allows a bettor who does so to be designated a prohibited bettor; provides for the disposition of revenues from violation fines.

Previously Filed As

NY S10069

Enhances know your customer requirements and responsible gaming procedures; relates to the opening and closing of an authorized sports bettor's account; prohibits an authorized sports bettor from allowing another person to access such bettor's account; allows a bettor who does so to be designated a prohibited bettor; provides for the disposition of revenues from violation fines.

NY A09125

Provides that mobile sports wagering operators and mobile sports wagering platforms are prohibited from limiting the size and frequency of deposits or wagers of authorized sports bettors because the bettor obtains financial benefit or due to the bettor's waging activity; provides exceptions for suspicious wagering activity and indications of a gambling disorder; requires such operators and platforms to provide electronic written notice when an authorized sports bettor is limited or banned.

NY A08928

Prohibits mobile sports wagering operators and mobile sports wagering platforms from allowing more than five deposits from an authorized sports bettor in a twenty-four hour period.

NY A09343

Directs the state gaming commission to prohibit in-play sports wagers from bettors in this state.

NY A08724

Prohibits mobile sports wagering operators from enabling or otherwise permitting authorized sports bettors to deposit or withdraw funds to or from their account through gift certificates, open loop gift certificates, or e-wallets.

NY A09557

Provides that only automated clearing houses or electronic funds transfers from such authorized sports bettor's personal bank account, wire transfers from an authorized sports bettor's personal bank account, personal checks delivered to the operator, a debit card issued by a financial institution that draws directly from such authorized sports bettor's personal bank account only and not a prepaid debit card, or in-person cash deposits at a casino or other approved location, may be used to fund mobile sports wagering accounts.

NY S10152

Provides that only automated clearing houses or electronic funds transfers from such authorized sports bettor's personal bank account, wire transfers from an authorized sports bettor's personal bank account, personal checks delivered to the operator, a debit card issued by a financial institution that draws directly from such authorized sports bettor's personal bank account only and not a prepaid debit card, or in-person cash deposits at a casino or other approved location, may be used to fund mobile sports wagering accounts.

NY A10495

Prohibits mobile sports wagering operators from imposing any condition requiring an authorized sports bettor to wager deposited funds as a prerequisite to withdrawing such funds.

NY S07482

Designates an individual found to have been convicted of certain crimes where the complainant or victim is an amateur or professional athlete, coach, official or other participant in a sports event and the conduct underlying such offense arose from or related to a sports wager or such sporting event as a prohibited sports bettor; requires the commission to notify the individual and allows for the individual to contest such designation.

NY A07962

Establishes certain limits on sports betting for both mobile and casino sports betting to include advertisements and wager limits; prohibits the use of credit cards to make deposits on mobile sports betting.

Similar Bills

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