NY Improves Voluntary Self-Exclusion Process To Help With Problem Gambling
While New York features a booming gambling industry, officials are better addressing problem gambling by improving their voluntary self-exclusion process.
Grant Lucas is a former managing editor for PlayNY. A longtime, award-winning sports writer, Grant has covered gambling and legal sports betting since 2018, when he got his start reporting on the New Jersey and Pennsylvania industries. He now oversees PlayNY as New York expands legalized gambling to sports betting and online casino gaming.
While New York features a booming gambling industry, officials are better addressing problem gambling by improving their voluntary self-exclusion process.
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