Workers at Resorts World NYC bash bill that would legalize online betting in state

Workers at Resorts World NYC bash bill that would legalize online betting in state

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  • Carl Campanile, New York Post
February 19, 2024 7:46 PM

Nearly 700 Queens casino workers are blasting a bill that would legalize online betting in the Empire State – saying it’s an attack on their jobs.

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Employees at Resorts World casino at Aqueduct signed a letter accusing state Sen. Joe Addabbo, who has been pushing gaming legislation since 2019.

“We find it appalling that you are pushing legislation that would hurt workers like us and our industry in order to benefit a handful of companies who are seeking massive profits at our expense,” said the letter, sent under the letterhead of the influential Hotel & Gaming Trades Council union.

It’s a rare rebuke from within New York’s gambling sector leveled at the Democrat, who chairs the Senate committee on racing, gaming and wagering.