Prohibits sports wagering on public elementary or secondary school property, or in or on a school bus.
Impact
The introduction of A10388 will directly impact existing laws related to gambling and wagering in New York State by adding restrictions specifically governing where sports betting can occur. This legislation is part of broader efforts to enhance protections for young people, aiming to create safer environments in schools. As more states embrace sports gambling, this bill underscores the commitment to ensuring that educational institutions remain free from the influence of gambling activities, thereby promoting a healthier space for students.
Summary
Bill A10388 aims to prohibit sports wagering on public elementary and secondary school properties, as well as on school buses. The legislation reflects growing concerns regarding the appropriateness of sports gambling in environments intended for education and youth development. By defining 'school property' in alignment with the state education law, this bill seeks to establish a clear legal framework to protect minors from potential exposure to gambling activities within educational settings.
Contention
While the bill is projected to receive support from those advocating for youth safety and public health, it may face opposition from individuals and organizations promoting the expansion of sports betting as a potential economic benefit. Critics might argue that such prohibitions could limit the state's ability to capitalize on potential revenue generated from regulated gambling activities, leading to debates about balancing economic advantages with the social responsibility of protecting youth.
Provides that no advertisement by or on behalf of a mobile sports wagering licensee shall be publicly disseminated during the broadcast of any live sporting event.
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.
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.
Prohibits mobile sports wagering operators or platform providers from permitting, accepting, or facilitating the placement of a sports wager through a mobile application or platform from any individual on a college campus in the state; requires mobile sports betting platforms to implement geofencing restrictions on campuses and properties; limits exposure to gambling for college-aged students; reduces distractions in academic settings.
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.
Relates to preventing minors from participating in sports wagering and creating accounts on mobile sports wagering platforms; requires platforms to employ commercially reasonable and technically feasible age assurance methods.
Relates to preventing minors from participating in sports wagering and creating accounts on mobile sports wagering platforms; requires platforms to employ commercially reasonable and technically feasible age assurance methods.
Relates to wagers on certain horse racing events; authorizes agreements between a mobile sports wagering operator, mobile sports wagering licensee, or operator and an entity that possesses a license and that has the authority to conduct pari-mutuel wagering on the form of racing involved in the relevant horse racing event, involving wagers to be made solely by residents of the state of New York while located within New York, and subject to the approval of the commission.