As for the justification, Addabbo stated that legalizing online poker would provide New York residents with an environment to play where they are protected and have access to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, the senator said online poker would create additional revenue for the state<\/strong> from taxes and licensing fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lawmaker noted that the bill would have a positive fiscal impact, generating up to $100 million in licensing fees and $2 million to $5 million in tax revenue annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the project advances in the Senate, it will still need the approval of Governor Kathy Hochul Hochul before it comes into force.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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