At the Capital on Wednesday, the New York State Gaming Commission Executive Director asked lawmakers if the current approach to problem gambling goes far enough.
“Earlier this year, when I addressed the New York Council on Problem Gambling’s annual conference, I raised concern with the traditional approach to problem gambling intervention in the United States, in general, we provide awareness of harms associated with problem gambling and improve access to services where somebody may find help. That’s important, but is it enough?” Robert Williams said.
He says, in addition to that approach, the State should also look at shifting the responsibility from the individuals, to the gaming operators. He compared it to alcohol, saying a bartender has a duty to cut someone off if they believe they’ve had too much to drink.
