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New York considers closing casino doors for players under 21
The legal gambling age in New York could soon rise, limiting gambling on the state’s 17,600 video lottery terminals (VLTs) for those under 21.
Currently, anyone 18 or older can play the state’s slot-like machines, linked to a centralized lottery system, which is a staple at places like Empire City Casino in Yonkers and Resorts World New York City. This became a huge concern for the state, and as a result, state Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. suggested changes.
Introducing Senate Bill 2610, Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. aims to increase the gambling age to 21. The bill wouldn’t affect the general New York Lottery, where the minimum age remains 18. However, Quick Draw, a keno-style game played in bars and businesses serving alcohol, already requires players to be 21.
New York’s four commercial casinos already have a minimum gambling age of 21, as do most tribal casinos. Addabbo believes aligning VLT age limits with casino rules will have an impact on the state and not allow illegal operations to find their way.
The mission statement of the New York Gaming Commission reads:
“The Commission aspires to provide the regulatory structure necessary for New York gaming activity to operate effectively in a global, evolving, and increasingly competitive marketplace to generate revenue for aid to education and for the support of government and to contribute to overall economic development and job creation in New York.”
First introduced in 2011, it is only now that the bill gets enough public attention and if passed, New York’s gambling market will see the results very soon.
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