Delayed Downstate Licensing Process Shouldn’t Affect NY Online Casino Legalization
Sen. Joe Addabbo hopes to see the downstate licensing process speed up, but the slow-moving process won't affect New York online casino legalization.
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.
Sen. Joe Addabbo hopes to see the downstate licensing process speed up, but the slow-moving process won't affect New York online casino legalization.
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