1Albany, NY – A new proposal in the New York State Assembly would impose sweeping restrictions on online sports betting, limiting wagers and deposits while banning aggressive advertising tactics aimed at enticing gamblers.

Assemblymember Robert Carroll introduced the measure, Assembly Bill A7962A, to address what he calls the growing public health and financial toll of problem gambling since the legalization of online sports betting.

The bill seeks to cap daily wagers at $5,000 per person, prohibit “bonus bets” and “odds boost” promotions, and restrict gambling ads during certain hours and live sporting events.

Bill targets marketing tactics and betting limits

Under the proposed law, bettors could make no more than five deposits in a 24-hour period, and credit cards would be banned fo

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