A 5936 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Authorizes additional forms of games of chance currency for certain games of chance licensees

This bill allows licensed gaming businesses (like casinos and racetracks) to accept new payment methods beyond cash, including digital tokens, physical chips, or other forms approved by the state gaming board. For raffles specifically, licensees can now use credit/debit cards or personal checks at their discretion, rather than requiring only cash. The change applies only to businesses holding "games of chance" licenses under New York law, expanding payment flexibility while keeping regulatory oversight with the gaming board.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING
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Feb 25, 2025
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REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING
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Carrie Woerner
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