Chuck Park, a former U.S. diplomat running for Congress against incumbent U.S. Rep. Grace Meng, plans to take on large casino operators if elected to office through his proposed “Game Over Act” aimed at protecting working families.
His announcement comes amid ongoing opposition to the Metropolitan Park casino currently being prepared for construction next to Citi Field in Flushing.
Park said the proposal responds to concerns raised by Queens residents about the potential long-term impacts of casino projects, including gambling addiction, rising housing costs and environmental impacts.
The Game Over Act would create new federal public health and consumer protection standards for large casino operators, including a harm protection fund, a moratorium on casinos on federally subsidized sites, protection for minors from gambling advertisements, and independent public reporting on casino revenues and profits.
