Two New York legislators this week introduced a bill to require all gambling and sports betting advertisements in the state to include warnings about the potential harmful and addictive effects of gambling.
Democrats Luis R. Sepúlveda and Leroy Comrie on Thursday introduced Senate Bill S1550, which also would instruct the state gaming commission to ensure all advertisements include New York’s problem gambling hotline number (1-877-8-HOPENY).
The bill has not yet been voted on. If it passes, it would take effect 16 days after it becomes law. Ohio passed similar rules requiring gambling advertisements to be “clearly and conspicuously” labeled with the helpline number and a problem gambling message when that state finalized its sports gambling regulations last year.
