Authorizes gambling on professional sporting events and athletic events sponsored by universities or colleges at betting facilities located at thoroughbred and harness racetracks operating in this state, in simulcast theaters operated by off-track betting corporations and in any constitutionally authorized casino facility; provides that the proceeds of such gambling be applied exclusively to or in aid or support of education.
Permits a potential lottery winner who lost their ticket to claim the winning amount provided that such person shows the lottery agency documentary proof of purchase of the winning ticket within one year of the winning date.
Relates to resources of agriculture and New York state horse breeding development fund designated to educate, promote, advertise and protect the standardbred breeding industry.
Extends the provisions relating to the New York state thoroughbred breeding and development fund until fourteen years after the commencement of the operation of a video lottery terminal facility at Aqueduct racetrack.
Relates to the tax on gaming revenues in region five of zone two; requires any money realized from the decrease in their slot machine tax rate to only be used by the facility to offer childcare for employees, food and beverage conversion, any other project or use that improves the economic infrastructure of the facility, or for rehiring laid off workers, hiring new workers or retaining current workers at the facility.
Directs the New York state gaming commission to promulgate rules and regulations regarding predatory sportsbook bonuses in mobile sports betting, including but not limited to, deposit matching, risk free betting, free money, free bets, site credits and profit boosts.