New York is the latest state to oppose sweepstakes casinos, which are rampant across the US. The Assembly Racing and Wagering Committee has endorsed Assembly Bill 6745, which aims to curb the burgeoning style of online wagering.
Assembly Bill 6745 would also apply to legit casinos and operators, with sweepstakes being banned outright. Those who would try to run a sweepstakes casino in the state will face a fine between $10,000 and $100,000 per violation.
However, fines will be put to good use. The Commercial Gaming Revenue Fund will receive the cash made from fines to fund support programs around gambling.