Mandates a fixed percentage of annual harness horse breeders awards; requires that all sire stakes funds generated by a specific racetrack be returned as purses to such track at the same level in order to allow New York to compete with states that have stronger awards programs.
Eases certain restrictions on the conducting of games of chance for charitable purposes; authorizes the payment, out of the net proceeds of games of chance, of reimbursement for reasonable expenses of volunteers working at the games; expands the frequency upon which games of chance may be held; authorizes auxiliary members of authorized organizations to operate games of chance; authorizes persons convicted of crimes to operate games of chance when participating in a rehabilitation program; authorizes conducting of games of chance on Sundays; expands advertising of games of chance.
Extends the provisions relating to the New York state thoroughbred breeding and development fund until twelve years after the commencement of the operation of a video lottery terminal facility at Aqueduct racetrack.
Provides that the disposition of net revenues of regional off-track betting corporations to participating counties may be divided on an annual, bi-annual or quarterly basis as determined by such corporations.
Amends the definition of sports wager to include other things of value; changes the licensing requirement for mobile sports wagering operators; provides the state shall by no later than January 31, 2024 have fourteen operators and by January 31, 2025 have sixteen operators; provides tax rates shall be determined based on the number of operators.
Relates to creating a racing fan advisory board to provide advice to the state racing and wagering board on issues related to horse racing and wagering; establishes an I Love NY Racing promotion and the New York State Horse Racing Farm of the Year Award.
Relates to resources of agriculture and New York state horse breeding development fund designated to educate, promote, advertise and protect the standardbred breeding industry.