New York bill would restrict how sportsbooks offer problem gambling support

A new bill authored by the Chair of the New York Assembly Committee on Racing and Wagering would limit how the state’s online sportsbooks can provide problem gambling support.

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner introduced Assembly Bill 9146 on Oct. 17, and it has been referred to the committee she chairs for consideration.

The act would expressly ban mobile sportsbooks from providing counseling, therapy or other treatment services for bettors in New York via any avenue other than directing them straight to the state Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS). “The mobile sports wagering operator shall not advertise or promote any other organization or entity that provides counseling, therapy or treatment services for compulsive play,” reads the text of Woerner’s bill.

More problem gambling oversight needed?

OASAS is the designated New York agency for addiction services, including problem gambling. The office told SBC Americas that all of its operated and certified services are ava..