New York’s gubernatorial election could shape the state’s approach to online casino legalization and its ongoing fight over sports prediction markets.
Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul’s gambling record includes supporting new casino development and taking enforcement action against unauthorized operators. [Republican Bruce] Blakeman, meanwhile, has supported a major Nassau County casino proposal and questioned her approach to Kalshi.
The candidates meet on the Nov. 3 ballot in a state where mobile sports betting is already established but online slots and table games remain unapproved. Markets and independent polling favor Hochul, leaving iGaming supporters facing the possibility of another term with a governor who has not fully embraced their proposal.
